what do dilation eye drops show
What Are Dilating Eye Drops? Sep. Your pupils are the round, black openings at the center of your iris (the colored part of your eye). Your iris opens and closes the pupil to allow more or less light into the eye. For your eye doctor to look inside your eyes, your pupils must be dilated (widened). Dilating eye drops enlarge your pupils and keep them from getting smaller when the doctor shines light in your eyes. Next What to Expect When Your Eyes Are Dilated. Related What to Expect When Your Eyes Are Dilated.