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Is dilation necessary for eye-checkup?

2022-01-26 14:35:17
I consulted a new opthalmologist today for my routine eye-checkup for myopia. My new doctor didn't use eye dilation drops to check the health of my eyes, he told me to look into a machine for sometime then asked me to some read letters and all and gave me a new prescription for glasses. Is it ok if my doctor gives a prescription without the dilation procedure?
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It is ok if you don't have high myopia.But in cases of high myopia a dilated examination is a must .

Answered2022-01-27 02:55:40

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