Its the proceedure where they take a photo of the back of the eyes, has anyone had it done and does it hurt?
2007-10-10 07:11:43 · 11 answers · asked by Ice Girl 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Hi there. The worst part of the examination is when they put in the eye drops. They sting like mad and they make me feel sick (hopefully you wont have that problem). This opens the aperture in your eye so that they can see behind it. There is no pain or problem with the actual exam. Please DON'T drive there. Your vision will be affected for a few hours afterwards, and this may sound daft, but using a pair of sunglasses afterwards helps because your eyes are sensitive to the light. Good luck, you will be fine. Let me know how you get on pls.
2007-10-10 07:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by reptilebloke 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 15:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 08:58:08 · answer #3 · answered by Evelyne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a fundoscopic exam done on many occasions but only had photographs taken on three occasions.
As others have already mentioned you may feel some tingling when the eye drops are inserted. This will normally pass within a few minutes. These are inserted to purposely dilate your pupils (the black central portion of your eye) in order for the ophthalmologist to get a good view. It's important for diabetics to have this procedure carried out periodically ... at least every 12 months or so. I had noticed no difference in my vision when it was discovered that I had retinopathy. (I won't go into detail, but there are varying degrees of retinopathy). I have since had dozens and dozens of laser surgeries and can say that I'm glad that I have. If I were to lose my sight because of my own failings I don't know what I'd do.
As has already been stated, you may find that the wearing of sunglasses will give you some relief ... after the examination, of course. Your pupils will remain dilated for several hours after the examination, meaning that you will be more sensitive to light. You must ensure that you don't drive to the place of your examination as it wouldn't be safe for you to drive afterwards.
The examination itself does not hurt.
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2016-02-16 03:01:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the drops can sting, but the discomfort doesn't last very long, and the medical staff are solicitous when doing it. The bit I hate most is when they do that puffer machine thing into your eyes, although I think not all clinics do it now.
2007-10-10 09:53:25 · answer #8 · answered by steffi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The eye-drops to make your pupils wider can sting, I have just had my fourth examination.
2007-10-10 07:20:53 · answer #9 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, doesn't hurt at all. If you have diabetes, you make sure that you do everything that your GP/ Practice Nurse asks of you.
2007-10-10 07:25:37 · answer #10 · answered by debs7405 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋