Eye doctor question

hawkilady

Do you get your eyes dialated at your annual appointment?  I haven't had mine dialated in at least 15 years since my very first exam I think but DH is going next week and they said he will need someone to drive him and it will be an extra $40.  I say its not necessary but wanted a second opinion.

sarajoy12345

No. I worked for an eye doctor for about 6 years and they never dialated at annuals. If need be, a second appointment would be scheduled for that purpose.  They do the glaucoma (puff of air) test on everyone though.

hopscotch.

I haven't even gone to the eye doc in like 3-4 years.  I've generally had good eyesight, so I don't go a ton...but when I do, I think they've always dialated my eyes.

luckycooky

I had mine dialated last time and as long as I had sunglasses they let me drive.  I don't know that I would recommend it though...

gmk1784

I go to the eye doctor eye year, and they've always dialated my pupils, but they give me the option not to especially if they think I'm driving. Dialation just helps them to see further into the eye, but they can do the exam without it.

And I think the dialation practice may vary from doctor to doctor because DH never had his dialated until a few months ago when he switched doctors, and he goes every year too.

just dandy.

I get dilated every other year, and I always drive home. I just wear sunglasses.

mofe

I don't get mine dilated.  I do get a 3d picture of my eye instead so my eye dr can evaluate any changes that are happening.

 

hawkilady

Hmmm.... sounds like it varies by doctor.  I looked it up on webmd and it looks like they can do the test without the dilation and it is up to the dr if they want to dilate.  We're checking with insurance to see if this is covered and my doctor to find out if they do the test but dont dilate.  thanks for your help.