The pupil dilation from scopolamine patch isn't dangerous with healthy eyes. It can, however decrease depth perception (and worse) decrease acuity of up-close vision-- thereby decreasing a diver's ability to focus on gauges or a dive computer.

@DrFJCronje

11 ай бұрын

Yes, you are absolutely right. Hence the advice is to apply it 24 hours before diving. Individuals with narrow-angle glaucoma should also avoid using it. Thank you for your comments. Kind regards, Dr Frans Cronje

@DANSouthernAfrica

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

Do the recommendations change at all for children?

@DrFJCronje

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the question. Id depends on the age of the child and the activity planned. We can help with a more tailored response if you can provide more specifics. Our recommendations are based on the assumption that we are dealing with 12-60+-year-old male or non-pregnant female divers. Individuals who fall outside this range may need specific consideration. Kind regards, Dr Frans Cronje

@Biodoc100

11 ай бұрын

@@DrFJCronje Thank you for the insights!

@DANSouthernAfrica

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your response.

This scopolomine patch can have serious effects on mental health, its not worth the potential problems