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Can we dilate patients where necessary? Is it possible to use tropicamide?

April 26, 2017dilate necessary Patients possible tropicamide

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Can we dilate patients where necessary? Is it possible to use tropicamide?

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Yes. However, we recommend not to dilate pupils before laser intervention (or phacoemulsification) because of the risk of an acute attack. Of course, pupil dilation is needed pre-operatively before phacoemulsification (ideally 30 – 60 minutes before surgery starts).