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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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11-02-2020, 10:59 AM | #2 | ||
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11-03-2020, 02:50 AM | #3 | ||
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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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11-03-2020, 03:06 PM | #4 | ||
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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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11-04-2020, 04:05 PM | #5 | ||
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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? |
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11-04-2020, 06:15 PM | #6 | ||
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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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11-05-2020, 02:15 AM | #7 | ||
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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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11-13-2020, 03:15 PM | #8 | ||
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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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