Motion Sickness Patch

Side effects of motion sickness patches.
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[@changer6]

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]

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]

Thank you for sharing.

[@vinayarora5918]

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

[@Biodoc100]

Do the recommendations change at all for children?

[@DrFJCronje]

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]

@@DrFJCronje Thank you for the insights!

[@DANSouthernAfrica]

Thank you for your response.