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Can tests like gonioscopy, opthalmoscopy, and tonometry be painful?
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No.: These eye tests are not painful but the bright lights may be intense. The tonometry may be startling (if it involves a puff of air) and if they have to contact your corneal, they will use topical anesthetic.
Answered 9/27/2013
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