The fear of Dilation Drops for the examination of our little ones is legitimate for parents, who would like to be able to avoid a manipulation that, in the end always brings some discomfort in its application. But that’s nothing so extraordinary…

First, it is necessary to remain calm and, above all, transmit confidence to our children! With everyone’s help… parents, doctors, and nurses, they will overcome this fundamental step in the Pediatric Ophthalmology exam!

Younger children, during the clinical examination, cannot convey in a completely reliable way any alterations that they may unconsciously present. Therefore, the ophthalmological examination in this age group has its particularities in the interaction with children, as well as in the use of specific instruments and techniques for its evaluation. The use of the drops serves precisely to help reliably and objectively characterize the existence of focusing errors and to assess in detail the anatomical structure of the back of the eye.

How long does the effect of the drops last? Are there adverse effects?
Dr. Paulo Freitas da Costa was the guest of the Porto Canal advisory program on 18.08.2022, where he had the opportunity to clarify some doubts about this topic!