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A member asked:
My eye doctor doesn't dilate my eyes during an eye exam, shouldn't they?
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Yes they should!: Dilation of the eyes is part of a complete eye examination. The examiner cannot see the entire retina without dilating the eyes and it makes looking at certain parts of the such as the macula and optic nerve much easier after dilating. If you are seeing the doctor for a specific problem not involving the retina, you will not necessarily need dilation.
Answered 3/15/2015
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First visit: The first visit to an ophthalmologist you should have the pupils dilated. After that it is up to the doctor to determine if this needs to be done.
Answered 3/5/2013
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Had an MRI done of the brain. Its nothing urgent but the doc said theres mild prominence optic nerve sheaths. Some type of pressure issue. Need to get a dilated eye exam?
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No family history of glaucoma.Recent dilated eye exam normal.Can long term use of steroid nasal sprays(furoate) cause glaucoma?It causes open angle or closed angle glaucoma? doc didnt tell me that i have narrow angle. will it raise iop? am i at risk?
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Why won't my eyes un-dilate after being at the eye doctor?
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