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How long does it take Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride to wear off?

got a cleaning detergent in my eye and was prescribed the following:

Chloromycetin
Prednisolone acetate (pred forte)
Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride (mydrilate)

Since using, my pupil has hugely dilated it looks awful because it is only the left eye i have to use these on.
I am getting married on wednesday and want to look my best as it requires many photos being taken. I was at an event over the weekend and it was extremely noticeable in pictures! I stopped taking Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride (mydrilate) over 24 hours ago and my eyes are still hugely dilated! If someone could please tell me how long it takes for my eyes to return to normal or if it is perhaps one of the other drops that are doing this i would be extremely grateful.
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177275 tn?1511755244
It varies. Lasts much longer in blue, gray, green eyes and less long in brown eyes.  Blue eyed people have reported remaining dilated some over a week.  Likely it won't be noticeable Wednesday but if it is your photographer can photo shop your pupils the same size.
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