Is dilation necessary for eye-checkup?

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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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Dr. Dhairya Parikh Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 9 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Dhairya Parikh

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 9 yrs exp Mumbai

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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 .

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