dilate

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Atropine eye drops are typically used to dilate the pupil before eye exams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

As a result, blood flow to that area increases dramatically as blood vessels dilate, causing pain and swelling.

From National Geographic • Feb. 21, 2024

During the exam, pictures are taken of the backs of the eyes without the need to dilate them, and AI is used to provide an immediate result.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2024

Although it is not an ordinary high blood pressure medicine, it can dilate blood vessels.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Of all earthly pleasures, Laila’s favorite was lying next to Aziza, her baby’s face so close that she could watch her big pupils dilate and shrink.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini