Eye screening drops/photograph used

Hello

I wonder if anyone has experience or can help with the following please?

I've to go for an eye screening tomorrow...Thursday and concerned about the drops used and if they might have a long term effect on worsening light sensitivity to the eyes.....I've had them before and appreciate this was a short term effect however since then my eyes have become extremely light sensitive now and I don't want to exacerbate .the retinopathy. I'm also concerned about the intense flash light used for the photographs leaving an image.

I've spoken with the eye screening dept who say it may be possible to take the images without the drops,,,,some screeners will do that... and will speak to the person carrying out the eyescreening and for me to flag this up tomorrow.

I appreciate everyone's different, however would be grateful to receive any guidance.

Thanks very much

Sue

 

Thank you very much for your help and this information...I'll take a look and will feel better prepared tomorrow at the appointment. With best wishes.

 

That's really helpful and good to know before I go of what's possible. Thank you vor responding. With best wishes

 

Thank you for sharing your experience....that's really helpful information as now I know what's possible and feel less anxious.. With best wishes

 

That's really helpful, thank you for sharing this...yes, I'll need to wear my sunglasses and now most probably indoors so will keep them on if that's going to help. with best wishes

 

Hello

Is it possible not to have the eye drops when seeing a consultant for the first time for a more detailed diagnosis ? They didn't use them for the screening and found I have pre proliferative retinopathy. Just very anxious they will cause further damage as already very light sensitive.

Thank you

Sue.

 

Thank you for sharing this

 

Thank you very much....I'll express my concerns that the drops will worsen the condition. i'm very grateful for your support.