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I had my first appointment with the DSN last Friday. Today, an appointment has arrived in the post for my retinal screening.
This is going to sound silly but do they HAVE to put eye drops in or can they do the screening without doing this at all?
My eyes are quite sensitive and I can't put anything in them and the thought makes me go cold. It's for the same reason I can't contemplate wearing contact glasses as I'm too squeamish although I'd like to.
I know I should go but I'm kind of wavering at the moment. I did have a full eye test earlier this year as part of my 2 yearly check and this included retinal screening and checks and a new prescription as my right eye had changed a bit (but nothing serious).
This is going to sound silly but do they HAVE to put eye drops in or can they do the screening without doing this at all?
My eyes are quite sensitive and I can't put anything in them and the thought makes me go cold. It's for the same reason I can't contemplate wearing contact glasses as I'm too squeamish although I'd like to.
I know I should go but I'm kind of wavering at the moment. I did have a full eye test earlier this year as part of my 2 yearly check and this included retinal screening and checks and a new prescription as my right eye had changed a bit (but nothing serious).