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retinal eye screening
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A couple of hours, your eyesight isn't exactly blurred but sunlight hurts your eyes - good luck mines on the 7th August x xx
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Squire Fulwood
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They give you drops to open up the pupils and these drops can last a couple of hours. They recommend you take sunglasses with you but don't forget to take your normal glasses as well since you will be asked to read an eye chart.
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Bluetit1802
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Mine weren't blurred at all. My glasses are reactive lens ones, so similar to sun glasses in bright light.
Ambersilva
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Not particularly blurred - just very sensitive to bright light. A couple of hours to get back to normal. Don't forget to take dark sunglasses with you. If the sun is shining on the day be aware that reflections off cars and shiny things can be very bright and momentarily hurt your eyes.
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- being a diabetic and finding restrictions.to life style. people who do not understand the problems one has. not being able to afford to come back to uk for holidays as often, quite expensive. miss some foods that the French do not do. but can live with that French drivers. who love to tail gate. and they love to drive over the white line. in rural areas they are a pain. but get use to it. does put the wind up you. But driving in the UK found that drivers want to get as close as they can. and the traffic. it took me 25 minutes to get to friends house which was less then a mile away. due to traffic.
Yes, I drive the last time I had the eye test. sat and had a coffee. then drove home. Was wearing sunglasses, did not have a problem, but live in France so most of the roads are quiet and I live in a village so traffic is not a problem My test is due 21st July
Bluetit1802
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I could have driven, but think I was lucky in that I had no reaction. I wouldn't risk it.
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It always states on letters I receive for eye tests involving drops to not drive afterwards. You'd be putting your own life and other people's lives at risk in doing so.
south711
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- being a diabetic and finding restrictions.to life style. people who do not understand the problems one has. not being able to afford to come back to uk for holidays as often, quite expensive. miss some foods that the French do not do. but can live with that French drivers. who love to tail gate. and they love to drive over the white line. in rural areas they are a pain. but get use to it. does put the wind up you. But driving in the UK found that drivers want to get as close as they can. and the traffic. it took me 25 minutes to get to friends house which was less then a mile away. due to traffic.
Hi, I asked the dr if it was ok to drive, She said sit for a while have a drink, as I was on my own needed to return home, ISo could not see a problem. have sunglasses that are prescription lenses. If I thought that I was a danger then no way would I have driven, but I go every year for eye test at the hospital. and always stop and have a coffee and sit for period.
I am sorry if I offended anyone. but when you are on your own not a lot I can do. I certainly am aware of driving when you have two black blobs. but by the time I get back my eyes are nearly back to normal
I do not mean to offend
I am sorry if I offended anyone. but when you are on your own not a lot I can do. I certainly am aware of driving when you have two black blobs. but by the time I get back my eyes are nearly back to normal
I do not mean to offend
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I've had two screenings since diagnosis and I've been awfully lucky to not have to have the drops but I after each screening I did have a headache that lasted most of the day.. I have yet to experience the drops but I've been told because I am young I might not need to have drops until I'm in my late 20's/ early 30's I'm only 22 so hopefully a while before I have to have them.. I'm a little anxious about them to be honest.. I don't like the thought of not being able to see clearly..
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Not advisable after being given the drops that dilate the eyes, dilated eyes leads to blurry vision and if you have an accident on the way home your insurance will be void and you'll be in a whole heap of trouble with the Police.
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When I go to my screening appointments they always ask if I drove and will be driving back. If you say yes they will not put the drops in and instead make a new appointment as u are not supposed to drive for 8 hours after having the drops put in.
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