Eye Testing
@allknowing (153544)
India
April 21, 2012 8:22am CST
I got my eyes tested to rule out any problems with them and for this test some eye drops were used to dilate the eyes which the doctor said was necessary. These eye drops resulted in hazy eyes throughout the day causing great inconvenience. Is there no other way eyes can be tested. Is this how it is done elsewhere too?
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
21 Apr 12
I believe that is the test for glaucoma. It is done that way here in the US as well. My eye doctor offered a drop to counteract the effect, but it really did not stay with me too long, so I did not do that. I used to have an eye doctor that did a "puff" of air at your eye and that somehow measured the pressure. I had a hard time with that one because I would always blink when it was done and they would have to try many times. With the dilation they can see the retina and see the health of the blood vessels in your eyes which is usually a good indicator of your overall health. I trust you are very healthy and are seeing well today.
@StephanieAnnC (4274)
• United States
21 Apr 12
I think so too. Then they put that thing on your eye that measures pressure. I think the drops numb it or something.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
21 Apr 12
This was a new eye doctor for me and she is a surgeon. She also has all the up to date stuff. I did not feel I needed that drop as the sensation went away quickly for me and the office visit was expensive enough to start with.
@StephanieAnnC (4274)
• United States
21 Apr 12
And I didn't know there was a drop that counteracted it! I never was offered that. I wish I was. I was told it just went away on its own.
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@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
22 Apr 12
Hi All, i had been through a few eye testing centers in my area here but no one is putting any eye drops into my eyes. They just asked me to sit in-front of the eye testing machine for a few minutes and the report is out. So, i am really confused as why the doctor need to put some eye drops into your eye for testing purpose. Have you ask the doctor regarding this matter? In fact, this is the first time i heard that our eyes need to be put eye drops for testing purpose.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
22 Apr 12
Oops, i didn't read others responses when i respond to your discussion. I replied direct from my email. Yes, when checking the retina, it is usual to be put a few eye drops, so easy for the doctor to do the checking. Hope there is nothing wrong with your retina...
@allknowing (153544)
• India
22 Apr 12
All is well with me but my own doctor recommended that I get a test done to rule out problems if any. I only need to take some vitamin supplement.
@allknowing (153544)
• India
22 Apr 12
As you must have read through responses of other users here it is required to dilate the eye which makes it possible to minutely have a look at the retina. If it is just to test one's lens then there is no need for this. What was your problem?
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
21 Apr 12
Hi allknowing! I too had my eyes tested recently to change my glasses and for some problems [I had suddenly had some double vision etc/the doctor asked me to test my eyes thought I felt it was due to migraine and exhaustion].Fortunately nothing was wrong and there was only a mild increase in power too[I wear bifocals];though usually eyes are dilated, nowadays there is such advanced technology that everything was done without even dilating the eyes.He had some advanced equipment here.DO you have diabetes or hypertension? They normally apply some drops for testing pressure in the eyes; here that was also not needed.I enquired about it specifically and was told that all had been factored in.
@allknowing (153544)
• India
22 Apr 12
The hospital that I visited has all the facilities and is solely an eye hospital. It is a new set up and probably they will soon introduce more technology. I was happy with the way things are there. I have no complications with my health but as I was seeing some mild floaters in my right eye the doctor wanted to look at the retina and for which dilating the eye is necessary. As GG says probably they should introduce the second drop to counter the dilation.
I have been given some vitamin supplement.
@allknowing (153544)
• India
22 Apr 12
To test the lens no dilation is required but for everything else it becomes necessary such as to check for retina detachment, glaucoma, etc.
@allknowing (153544)
• India
22 Apr 12
With modern technology at one's beck and call surely they could do away with this ritual Jen... Even the thought that the nurse could have picked up the wrong drops did go through my mind at the time. These things happen. Anyway all's well that ends well and it did end well. I am back to normal now. I just have to take some vitamin supplements.
@StephanieAnnC (4274)
• United States
21 Apr 12
Yep. That's normal here too in the Us. Nothing to worry about! Your eyes will be back to normal pretty soon. It's just how they test the eyes. Nothing to be scared of.
@allknowing (153544)
• India
22 Apr 12
I am back to normal but those few hours were uncomfortable. I had to stay away from reading, watching tv and my favourite pass time the pc!
@shekinahmia (233)
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
Yeah, it is. I've been to an ophthalmology clinic at a certain hospital here in our local. I was one of the assistants of the doctor and he told me to drop these solutions to dilate the eyes. It has to be done to properly examine your eyes. I think the doctor just forgot to instruct you when will the medicine stop its action on your eyes. You just have to be extra careful wherever you go and be assisted. Take care of yourself and stay safe.
@allknowing (153544)
• India
22 Apr 12
The doctor did tell me that these drops would give me a hazy feeling for a few hours but I was wondering if with all the advance in technology surely this not- so- pleasant ritual could be avoided!
