Most of the time your distance vision is unaffected. Near vision is affected with dilation. It is very difficult to read even your watch without a bifocal. Those with bifocals usually can see fairly well as long as they are wearing their glasses. Because the pupil usually gets very small in sunlight, dilation makes everything seem brighter.
Disposable sunglasses are available to help with the glare until the pupils are normal.
Large pupils also decrease depth perception and having a driver is recommended. Expect the drops to last 3-4 hours. Reversal drops are available which will makethe dilation last about 45 minutes. Back to top of page 7. A thorough comprehensive eye examination with dilation takes approximately one hour.