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Why Do Doctors Dilate Eyes?

January 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Ocular Disease

Dilation of the pupil refers to the technique of instilling eyedrops which temporarily make your pupils larger.  This gives your doctor an opportunity to see more of your retina when he looks into your eye to examine its health.  It’s a lot like looking into a keyhole to see what’s inside a room; the bigger [...]

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