Dilated eye exams allow your optometrist to detect possible vision problems and eye complications in their earliest stages, paving the way for more effective treatment. In this post, we walk you through what to expect during a dilated eye exam.
The vision to the back of the eye is narrow when the pupil is not dilated. This makes it difficult for your eye doctor to closely evaluate your retina and optic nerve. For a better view and a more accurate assessment, the pupil must be dilated, which is achieved through the use of eye drops.
Eye dilation involves using eye drops to widen the pupil allowing in more light, which gives the eye doctor a better view of the back of your eye. Through this process, the doctor can diagnose common diseases and conditions such as diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even high blood pressure.
When determining whether a dilated eye exam is necessary, your eye doctor will consider the following:
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