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Old 11-07-2020, 12:26 PM
glend (Glen)
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I question whether an ethical optometrist or othamologist would just put drops in your eyes for your astro pursuits. Your not suppose to drive while dilated, and my Opthomologist makes me wait, unless I have arranged to be picked up. There are various strengths of drugs used, optometrists usually have the weak stuff.

FYI, there are a range of drugs which provide dilation, but the other effects might be concerning:

Drugs and medications that can cause dilated pupils are:

Methamphetamines and other amphetamines. Antihistamines (Including cold and allergy medications) Atropine. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), Cocaine. Marijuana. LSD. Heroin withdrawal.

It does not change the fact that the human eye has no time exposure function, it can only detect photons at particular moment in time. You would be better off buying a camera designed for Electronically assisted astronomy (EAA).
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