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How regular are eye dilation exams needed after onset of floaters - once a month, once a year? i'm 55, have pvd.

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Yearly: Or less if very stable. Even without dilation a pretty good exam is possible for many!

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 6/4/2014

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A member asked:

How regular are eye dilation exams needed after onset of floaters - once a month, once a year? i'm 55, have pvd.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Raff agreed

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