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Originally Posted by Villages PL
I told my doctor that I didn't get my yearly eye exam yet because I don't like getting my eyes dilated. And he reminded me that I could get ultra-wide digital retinal-imaging. It captures about 80% of the retina in one panoramic image. Then it can be part of my record so that next year it can be used for comparison.
I got some information on it and it "typically does not require dilation". But the information also states: "However, for care reasons, dilation my still be required." I don't know what they mean by that.
Just wondering what your experience has been, if you have had it.
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"For care reasons" likely refers to situations where the patient is being followed for some retinopathy and the better image quality through dilation is preferred. Patients with diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, choroidal nevi, glaucoma, or other conditions such as early cataract may be better served by dilating. For screening purposes, the undilated view may suffice. Should a suspicious area be noted, a dilated exam would be desirable.
I'm not sure why you avoid dilated exams, and it really doesn't matter for this discussion, but, if the problem of light sensitivity/glare is the stumbling block, there are reversal drops that can be effective depending on the type of drop used to dilate the pupil.