On the other hand, Dr. William Barlow of the University of Utah's Moran Eye Center notes, "Dilation isn't always required. In fact, if you are seeing your eye doctor solely to get a prescription, ...

Experts disagree on who needs it and when. Here’s what the evidence suggests. By Michelle Crouch Perhaps the most unpleasant part of an eye exam is when the doctor squeezes in the dreaded drops to ...

Eye dilation refers to a widening of the pupils. When doctors dilate the pupils during an eye exam, it typically lasts between 4 and 24 hours. Doctors sometimes use eye dilation drops to dilate a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio-- At a recent eye exam, Carin Marks prepared for the dreaded retinal exam -- the one where the doctor uses eyedrops to dilate the eyes so much that it's hard to see well after -- by ...

Eye dilation usually lasts four to six hours, but it can last longer depending on various factors. Light-colored eyes may stay dilated longer after an exam. After an eye exam, you may receive special ...

Which health screenings and exams are top priorities for you? If you’re like most adults, monitoring your weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure is probably part of your health care routine. But what ...

David Watson has worn glasses to correct nearsightedness the majority of his life, and had his vision checked regularly to make sure his prescription was up to date. But when his wife convinced him to ...