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I had an eye pressure test .when using the device the doctor did not move it as close as possible to my eyes.he got a high reading he also did not use any dye.is he doing this properly.does he know what he is doing. should i do over the test over?

Q: i had an eye pressure test .when using the device the doctor did not move it as close as possible to my eyes.he got a high reading he also did not use any dye.is he doing this properly.does he know what he is doing. should i do over the test over?

: If you are not confident with your Doctor please see another Ophthalmologist for a second opinion.

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Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

If you are not confident with your Doctor please see another Ophthalmologist for a second opinion.

Answered 6/30/2021

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A member asked:

I had an eye pressure test .when using the device the doctor did not move it as close as possible to my eyes.he got a high reading he also did not use any dye.is he doing this properly.does he know what he is doing. should i do over the test over?

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Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

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