Comments | matto79: My worst fears realized.

matto79

My worst fears realized.

Mar 27, 2006 14:50

This morning I went to put on my contact lenses and to my dismay I don't have any left (I use the disposable kind). No problem, I thought, I'll just put a call into LensCrafters and pick some more up this afternoon. Unfortunately it has been over 2 years since I have had an eye exam, so they won't sell me anymore until I do. The problem is I ( Read more... )

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drgrumbles March 27 2006, 20:01:22 UTC

I got my eyes checked a month ago. They don't do the puff test for glaucoma anymore. They use a special light.

matto79 March 27 2006, 20:10:45 UTC

Really? Shit, I can deal with a light test.

Thanks.

dariacarly March 27 2006, 20:32:44 UTC

I think the last time I had that test done, it was with gross yellow drops in my eyes. Is that the same as the puff one or something else? I'm confused.

matto79 March 27 2006, 20:40:05 UTC

Oh no, that test sounds even worse:

"The eye pressure test

An increase in eye pressure may be a sign of glaucoma. There are two ways to test the pressure. One uses eye drops to numb your eyes for a short while and the other involves blowing at least three puffs of air at the front of each eye. Neither test hurts."

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denycewoohoo March 27 2006, 20:37:27 UTC

they don't do the air puff at most dr.s offices, they do something with this little light that they shine into your eyes. Not as irritating, but still a little creepy, as it gets very close. I too have a weird "I don't want things poking into my eyes, even if it is just air" fear. So at least the glaucoma test isn't so bad anymore.