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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 2, 2016 19:42:57 GMT
Glasses. I don't remember them doing that in the past but my new doctor does. I really don't want to have my eyes dilated but don't want to not have the right prescription either. Just curious if this is normal or not. this is just for a glasses prescription.
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Post by Anita on Aug 2, 2016 19:45:25 GMT
Every time. DH and DD have theirs done about every other year, but I have some weirdness with my eyes that makes her dilate every single time.
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Post by jemali on Aug 2, 2016 19:46:10 GMT
Just went yesterday and yes they dilated them.
I don't think it has to do with your prescription but to check the healthiness of your eyes.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 19:48:48 GMT
I've only ever had that done at a contact lens appointment.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 2, 2016 19:49:14 GMT
Bummer I was really hoping to avoid it. I don't remember them doing that in the past.
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Post by Zee on Aug 2, 2016 19:49:28 GMT
You don't have to have it if you request not to. They will still be able to prescribe properly, they just do the dilation to see inside your eyeball better to check your retinas, etc.
I have to go every year but I don't often get the dilation. I hate it. I'm usually driving myself and can't tolerate not being able to see for several hours.
And I actually think my eye dr doesn't dilate anymore for the most part, he's got some type of equipment that makes it unnecessary (but don't quote me on that).
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Post by MichyM on Aug 2, 2016 19:50:08 GMT
My previous eye doctor (who I saw for 25 years) did it annually. My new eye doctor only does it every 3 years. I am thrilled about that as I react poorly to dilation!
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Post by Kerri W on Aug 2, 2016 19:50:46 GMT
Yes, they do. I see an ophthalmologist who is very thorough. I also have a freckle/mole on the back of my eye that he watches so he needs to dilate my eye in order to take the pictures he needs for that.
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Post by myshelly on Aug 2, 2016 19:51:08 GMT
I have never had it done and I wear glasses daily.
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Post by its me mg on Aug 2, 2016 19:51:26 GMT
My eye doctor has some fancy equipment now which does the same thing without dilation. Like a PP said, you can opt out of the dilation and it will not effect your prescription at all.  |
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Post by gale w on Aug 2, 2016 20:04:55 GMT
Mine doesn't every time. It has nothing to do with your prescription-it's so that they can look at your eyes more thoroughly. They don't dilate mine until after the prescription has been determined. I hate it so I opt not to every time (they always ask and let me know if it's been too long).
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Post by anniefb on Aug 2, 2016 20:07:07 GMT
My eye doctor has some fancy equipment now which does the same thing without dilation. Like a PP said, you can opt out of the dilation and it will not effect your prescription at all. Yep same for me. New updated equipment for viewing your retina etc so no need for dilation. |
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Post by hop2 on Aug 2, 2016 20:09:07 GMT
Every 3 years
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Post by gorgeouskid on Aug 2, 2016 20:10:01 GMT
Always, but I see an opthalmologist, not an optometrist or optician.
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Post by garcia5050 on Aug 2, 2016 20:11:31 GMT
My eye doctor has some fancy equipment now which does the same thing without dilation. Like a PP said, you can opt out of the dilation and it will not effect your prescription at all. Yep same for me. New updated equipment for viewing your retina etc so no need for dilation. Same for me, except the digital scan is not covered by VSP, so I had to pay an extra $30. Totally worth it for me. |
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Post by shaniam on Aug 2, 2016 20:12:21 GMT
Yep what they said. It is to check the health of your eye not the prescription. What I hate is when they dialate your eyes then send you out to pick out glasses when you can't see!
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 2, 2016 20:14:41 GMT
Like another said, it's to look at your retinas. It's a good idea if you have a high astigmatism, diabetes, heart disease, etc. It's harder to see on darker colored eyes, which increases the need for dilation.
I have my retinas checked yearly (diabetic for 20 years), but opt to use the machine, which photographs the retina and doesn't require a dilation. I have hazel eyes and it works well. My insurance (Tricare) doesn't pay for it, so I pay $40 to have it done. But it's much better than trying to drive home or function for the rest of the day with light sensitive eyes that are blurry!
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Post by Restless Spirit on Aug 2, 2016 20:30:58 GMT
I have glaucoma, so I go to an ophthalmologist and have a comprehensive eye exam with dilation and a visual field test every six months. (Lordy I hate those exams with a passion.)
My ophthalmologist does not prescribe eyeglasses. So I go to an optometrist for refractive exams for eye glasses. I always schedule a "refractive eye exam with no dilation".
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Aug 2, 2016 20:43:25 GMT
My eye doctor has some fancy equipment now which does the same thing without dilation. Like a PP said, you can opt out of the dilation and it will not effect your prescription at all. Ours does, too. I took YDS for his first eye exam a couple weeks ago and they had this awesome machine called an Optomap. It was developed by a Dad whose son's eye condition required him to have his eyes dilated every 6 months or so. So, Dad the engineer, set to work to find a better way. The doctor let us take pictures of the images of DS's retina when she had them up on her monitor. YDS calls them his dinosaur eyes. They are pretty cool. |
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Post by lily on Aug 2, 2016 20:45:16 GMT
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Post by Patter on Aug 2, 2016 21:00:13 GMT
Yep same for me. New updated equipment for viewing your retina etc so no need for dilation. Same for me, except the digital scan is not covered by VSP, so I had to pay an extra $30. Totally worth it for me. That is what we had in TX--the OptoMap and we paid out of pocket since VSP didn't cover it. Love it but they don't have it here in NC where we are now. I just turned down the dilation when I was there last time. It's not my favorite. |
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Post by just PEAchy on Aug 2, 2016 21:07:34 GMT
I used to have it every year at my appointment. Now, like others have mentioned, my doctor uses the Optomap-it's so much better. I think having the procedure done either way is very important for the health of your eyes. When I used to get the drops, my doctor was able to just use half a dose and it wasn't so bad. Maybe that would be an option for you.
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Post by Prenticekid on Aug 2, 2016 21:13:18 GMT
Yes.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 2, 2016 21:14:47 GMT
they recommend it at my eye dr. but I don't have it done every year-- I think I've declined it a few times due to how sunny it was, the fact that I had other places to go afterward, things like that-- and the doctor has been okay with that.
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Post by stampinbetsy on Aug 2, 2016 22:39:59 GMT
Ours either does that or the fancy camera thing that I can never keep my eyes open long enough for them to take the picture!
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Post by basketdiva on Aug 2, 2016 23:14:43 GMT
I have both dilation and photos taken every time
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Aug 2, 2016 23:31:53 GMT
Ours wants to, but when we went a few weeks ago, DH went first and told the Dr. that the reason I haven't been back in **6 YEARS** is that I can't handle the dilation and I've waited until my vision was terrible to go when I just really could not stand it at all any longer (all true - eyeball stuff is my "waterboarding", and I'd gone another -1 beyond my previous Rx as well as needing progressive lenses). When it was my turn, they just spent some extra time looking at my eyeball with the super bright light/microscope looking thing and had me close it to be tapped to check the pressure, and they let me go with just that. So, if you have no shame and are willing to own your madness, chances are you can avoid it, since as others said, it's not necessary for the Rx.
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Post by chaosisapony on Aug 3, 2016 0:08:30 GMT
Yep you can opt out. If you are diabetic or have certain eye conditions the Dr will want to do it (especially to comply with insurance requirements) but ultimately you as the patient get to make the decision.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Aug 3, 2016 0:16:17 GMT
Always, but I see a corneal disease specialist. Not my favorite thing, but for them to properly check my retinas, the dilation has to be done. If you are extremely near sighted, the retina will be thinner than usual and more susceptible to detachment, so they will usually want to dilate to check for that.
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Post by GiantsFan on Aug 3, 2016 0:40:25 GMT
I have both dilation and photos taken every time This^^^^ and I go every year. I hate to be dilated because it takes so long for me to see again. I usually ask for an appointment after 4pm, then go home and relax with my sunglasses on until bedtime (no reading or watching TV for me). They can check other health issues by looking in the eye, not just glaucoma, so it's a must for me. |
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