Im nervous because they're gonna have to do
the air thingy in my eyes.
You know..where you're suppose to rest ur eyes on a machine and they shoot out air in your eyes.
I think that hurts!
I really dont feel like dealing with that tomorrow.
What can i do to calm my nerves?
2007-03-30 15:26:00 · 8 answers · asked by im_in_luvwithrandomthings 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Know what? They don't do that anymore! That was a test for glaucoma, but they don't use that procedure; there is something new and you do not feel a thing. I was squeamish about that test too. After my last eye exam I asked when they were going to do the air thing and he said that's an old, outdated technique!
So, you don't have to be worried.
Good luck!
2007-03-30 15:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so right with you on this. I hate that test. I think the worst part is not knowing when the puff is going to happen. Ask the tech if you can hit the puff button (actually I think it's a floor peddle) or if she can count 1-2-3 before the puff. Make sure you know if it's 1-2-3 and then puff, or 1-2-puff, Tell the tech if the test goes badly and has to be done over, they get a puff in the eye from your foot.
Good luck on that test, study hard.
2007-03-30 15:43:39 · answer #2 · answered by Di'tagapayo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate getting the air burst because it startles the crap out of me. Ask the eye doctor if he/she can numb your eyes beforehand. There is also another instrument that can be used in place of the air burst - its a soft rubbery thing that looks like a marking pen.
2007-03-30 15:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really have any hints on how to calm your nerves, but the last time I went to the eye doctor I was so freaked out about it, the lady just gave up. I think that if you have had it before, and are fairly young that they might just let you skip one. I think she was just sick of seeing me flinch though. Good Luck!
2007-03-30 15:32:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
most ophthalmologists don't use that to measure ocular pressure anymore
eye drops are dropped into each eye- when sufficiently numbed
the technician touches the eye with a wand(pen) that measures the pressure
the test doesn't hurt at all
its to test for glaucoma
make sure you take sunglasses with you- for after the tests, your pupils are dilated and sensitive to sunlight
2007-03-30 15:32:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "air thingy" is an important test for glaucoma...it lasts for a second...there are worse things in life to deal with...
2007-03-30 15:39:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
chillaxe. tell urself that u will be ok..they wont do something that will harm you and ull be ok in 24hrs
2007-03-30 15:30:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they did that to me but it doesnt hurt.
2007-03-30 15:30:26 · answer #8 · answered by rockgirl568974564 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋