HELP! prolonged atropine effects

I had lower eyelid surgery a week ago. My right eye has had severe chemosis and been so uncomfortable. So, like a dummy I self medicated. I had some 1% atropine and put one drop in my eye and 3 days later it is still dilated and the chemosis is still there. Did I cause serious problems, In the past when my eyes have been dilated for exams the atropine wore off in 4-5 hours.
Thanks,
Never self medicating again (Lisa)

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

The atropine will last 1-2 weeks.  You could ask your doctor if he/she has any dilation reversal drops which could help just a little.  Atropine is very, very strong and long lasting so it might not help much - but worth a try.
The usual dilating drops in the office are much shorter acting (4-6 hours) - atropine is used usually only after major eye surgery.
MJK MD

[kanan]

My husband  also self medicated using atropine and the effects lasted  one week.  His pupil did go back to normal after the week but he also learned a lesson. don't self medicate.  They were my drops from my eye surgery.

[lisakvet]

Kanan,
I have also learned that lesson. I feel stupid. Thanks for your reply.
Lisa