Dear Dr. Hagan,
Can a Retina Specialist see the back of the eye at all with a slit lamp exam IF the eye wasn't dilated?
I am 7 months post Cataract surgery in Left eye, and 1 1/2 years post ERM/Vitrectomy in Left eye. I don't seem to be having any problems but I am scheduled to go in next week for another OCT test (they do without dilating eye)/
I mostly just want to monitor my retina swelling, which has stabilized as of about 8 months post ERM surgery. I am still averaging about 375 in the center, but the Retina Surgeon thinks it might stay there at this point.
MY QUESTION IS:
Is it wise to limit the amount of times one has their eyes dilated and numbed with chemicals ?
I sure don't want to risk any damage to either eye with chemicals , after going thru all of this surgery.
I REALLY value your opinion Dr. Hagan and appreciate your opinion as to whether there is a risk to over dilating.
JHaganMD