How To Prepare
If you wear glasses or contact lenses,
you will need to remove them before the slit lamp examination.
Eyedrops may be used to widen (dilate) your
and to numb the surface of your eyes. Before
the test, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma or are allergic to dilating or
anesthetic eyedrops.
If dilating drops are used, your eyes may be
sensitive to light and you will have trouble focusing your eyes for several
hours. If you know your eyes will be dilated, you may wish to arrange for
someone to drive you home after the test. You also will need to wear sunglasses
when you go outside or into a brightly lit room.
Talk to your
doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks,
how it will be done, or what the results will mean. To help you understand the
importance of this test, fill out the
medical test information form
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