Yes, you can see after eye dilation, but your vision will be blurry.
Understanding Vision After Eye Dilation
Eye dilation widens the pupils of your eyes, usually with eye drops, to allow your eye doctor to better examine the inside of your eyes. While necessary for certain eye exams, it does impact your vision temporarily.
How Dilation Affects Vision
Here's a breakdown of what you can expect:
- Blurry Vision: The most common side effect is blurry vision, especially up close. This is because your eyes have difficulty focusing.
- Light Sensitivity: Dilation makes your eyes more sensitive to light.
- Difficulty Reading: According to provided reference, while it is possible to read small text in a book or on your phone, the effect to see clearly at this time could cause eye strain, fatigue and headaches. (April 13, 2020)
Managing Vision After Dilation
Here are some tips to cope with blurry vision after dilation:
- Wear Sunglasses: Protect your eyes from bright light.
- Avoid Reading: Give your eyes a rest from close-up tasks like reading.
- Have Someone Drive: Because of the blurriness and light sensitivity, it's best not to drive immediately after dilation.
| Vision Aspect | Effect After Dilation | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | Blurry | Avoid reading or close work |
| Distance Vision | Usually less affected, but can still be blurry | Use caution when driving or doing activities that require clear distance vision |
| Light Sensitivity | Increased | Wear sunglasses |
