Posted: January 15th, 2018

Ophthalmic examination : 5 important facts to note

After the nurse instills atropine drops into both eyes for a client undergoing ophthalmic examination, which of the following instructions would be given to the client?

1. “Be careful because the blink reflex is paralyzed.”
2. “Avoid wearing your regular glasses when driving.”
3. “Be aware that the pupils may be unusually small.”
4. “Wear dark glasses in bright light because the pupils are dilated.”