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I want to know what's the process of a retinal eye exam?
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Dilation: First an ophthalmologist checks your vision and pressure. Then he/she looks at the front of the eye to make sure you are safe to dilate. If it is safe, the doctor will then put drops in your eyes and then you have to wait about 20 minutes for the drops to work. The doctor will then look in the back if the eye with a headpiece and a lens. Then it's over.
Answered 12/28/2014
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See below: The part of an eye exam that is the retinal exam can have several parts. First, the eye doctor may look at the macula (central vision area) with a small hand held lens at the slit lamp. Then, there may be an exam with a headlamp (indirect ophthalmoscope) and a larger hand held lens. Sometimes it is necessary to push on the eye to bring the peripheral retina into view (scleral depression).
Answered 9/14/2014
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