Dehydration is one of the most worrisome complications of diarrhea in children. Mild diarrhea usually doesn't cause significant fluid loss, but moderate or severe diarrhea can. Severe dehydration is dangerous; it can cause seizures, brain damage, even death. Know the signs of dehydration.
Symptoms & Signs. Dilation, or widening, of the pupils of the eyes is normal in conditions of low light in order to allow more light to reach the retina. Medically, dilation of the pupils is known as mydriasis. Specific medications known as mydriatics are administered to dilate the pupils for ophthalmologic examination.
The duration of pupil dilation depends on the type and concentration of the drug used. Generally, dilation lasts three to six hours. Sometimes, the dilation can extend up to 24 hours if a more concentrated drug is used. Atropine is a common eye drop used to dilate pupils during eye examination. Eye color can also determine the duration of pupil dilation.