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Old 11-02-2020, 07:29 AM #1
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I have pretty bad light sensitivity. Going to the optomotrist. Is it ok to have those eye dilation drops?

Want to make sure that will not make light sensitivity even worse.
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Old 11-02-2020, 10:59 AM #2
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I have pretty bad light sensitivity. Going to the optomotrist. Is it ok to have those eye dilation drops?

Want to make sure that will not make light sensitivity even worse.
Bring sunglasses, or ask them if they have those dark throw aways.
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I have pretty bad light sensitivity. Going to the optomotrist. Is it ok to have those eye dilation drops?

Want to make sure that will not make light sensitivity even worse.

Choose an optometrist with a wide field fundus camera, typically known in the UK as an Optomap. This instrument photographs 80% of your retina so that you don't need dilation. You will though experience a flash of light. It operates without the need for dilation and offers a far better view of the retina than traditional direct or indirect ophthalmoscopy.
You can always decline dilation anyway.
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stevegee,

Dilation will not be a problem. Take a wide brimmed hat and dark sunglasses or get the throw away glasses. I keep a pair of old people sunglasses with dark side lenses for such needs.

Light sensitivity is not a "Am I going to be damaging my brain?" issue. It is just uncomfortable for a few hours.

I am extremely photosensitive. Have been since 1970. I've been dilated more than 6 times this past year. NO BIG DEAL.
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Default Too soon to see optomotrist?
I have an appointment with optomotrist on Friday. As my vision is still "off" - does it make sense to have e yes checked and a new prescription measured now - or is that something that will change in time.

Should I wait on this?
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Get it done and stop worrying.

Visual acuity is not a concussion issue. Convergence is sometimes a concussion issue. The optometrist will not usually go a comprehensive exam for convergence.

Have you been assessed by any professional who can help you with your anxiety? There are ways to treat it without benzos.
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I have an appointment with optomotrist on Friday. As my vision is still "off" - does it make sense to have e yes checked and a new prescription measured now - or is that something that will change in time.

Should I wait on this?
The power of your eyes will not be affected by concussion and will not cause a temporary fluctuation of your spectacle prescription.
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Default Went to optomotrist. Bad idea
Went to optometrist this morning. Bad idea.

I declined dilation and she went on a rant about "retinal detachment" and would not let it go. My anxiety is bad enough without having to hear that phrase repeated over and over.

I left there without finishing my exam.
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