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While my eyes were still dilated using drops, i got an air puff eye pressure test taken. i am really scared that this is not safe for my eyes. should i be concerned about the air puff damaging my more sensitive dilated eyes?

Q: while my eyes were still dilated using drops, i got an air puff eye pressure test taken. i am really scared that this is not safe for my eyes. should i be concerned about the air puff damaging my more sensitive dilated eyes?

: There is nothing to worry about here, dilated or not dilated.

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Dr. George Yanik answered

There is nothing to worry about here, dilated or not dilated.

Answered 7/5/2021

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Dr. William Trattler answered

Specializes in LASIK Surgery

measuring eye pressure with the air puff test or other methods is typically considered safe. Whether or not your eyes are dilated would not impact the safety

Answered 7/22/2021

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A member asked:

While my eyes were still dilated using drops, i got an air puff eye pressure test taken. i am really scared that this is not safe for my eyes. should i be concerned about the air puff damaging my more sensitive dilated eyes?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. George Yanik answered

Dr. William Trattler answered

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