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After the completion of funduscopy, etc. in a patient in whom this product is administered topically, the following instructions should be given to the patient.
1. Since your pupils are dilated, your vision will be blurred and light may seem brighter than usual for 4-5 hours. These symptoms will disappear on their own.
2. Avoid potentially hazardous activities requiring clear vision, such as driving a car, for half a day after this ophthalmological examination.
3. Tell the doctor in charge of the examination or consult with a local ophthalmologist immediately if you suffer from: (a) Headache or eye pain after the examination.
(b) The following conditions if they still persist the day after the examination: Larger pupils than usual (or different size of each pupil); Blurred vision; Light seems brighter than usual; Headache or eye pain (except known etiology, e.g., due to a common cold).
Note: After the examination, normal vision is regained more readily if a pilocarpine ophthalmic solution is applied topically.
