When a penlight is shined into the eyes of a patient who is prescribed brimonidine (Alphagan P),the pupils of both eyes remain equally dilated.What is your best action?

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Brimonidine is an adrenergic agonist.It causes pupils to dilate even when plenty of light is present.This is an expected response,not an adverse reaction,and does not indicate true neurologic changes.However,the patient should protect his or her eyes from excessive light by wearing sunglasses when outdoors or in any brightly lit environment.

When a Penlight Is Shined into the Eyes of a Patient