Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about the dilated pupil examination:

1. How often should I have a dilated pupil exam?
   
   
2. Should my test be performed by an ophthalmologist?
   
   
3. What will my dilated pupil exam include?
   
   
4. Will I also have visual field testing, a test of the pressure inside my eyes, a test of the thickness of my corneas or anything else? Do I need fluorescein angiography to check for diabetic retinopathy?
   
   
5. How long will my testing take?
   
   
6. Do I need to do anything to prepare? Should I bring sunglasses with me for afterward?
   
   
7. Could I find any of the testing uncomfortable?
   
   
8. What do my test results show?
   
   
9. If I need follow-up tests, what do they involve, and when will they take place?
   
   
10. If I need treatment, what are my options?
    
    
11. Is it safe for me to drive home afterward, or do I need a ride?