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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids are 9 and 13 and optometrist wants to dilate both of them at their next check up appointments. They have no eye issues and always pass their exams. I thought it was kind of strange, so I’m just wondering if I should push back and say we prefer not to do it yet — is there any downsides other than it’s just uncomfortable for them? -OP [/quote] Why are they seeing an optometrist if no eye issues? My 17 and 14 year olds always pass their vision screening and no one has suggested they need to see an eye doctor or have their eyes dilated. And if I was concerned about eye health, as opposed to vision, I would take them to an ophthalmologist, not optometrist.[/quote] Your kids should be seeing an optometrist. A screening is just a screening. Periodic testing is important, just like regular dental visits. [/quote]
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