Hi, Bobby,

No, actually, it's a test for glaucoma, testing the pressure in the eye.
Testing for cataracts involves other procedures such as acuity, examining
the lens, etc.  I know, as I had cataracts several years ago.

Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bobby G. Greer, Ph. D." <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2002 12:35 AM
Subject: Re: Eye Doctor?


> In a message dated 3/22/02 7:24:33 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> >My dad puts me up in the doctor's chair, but I have a hard time
> >staying all the way up in the slippery leather chair.  I slide down
during
> >the test, and can't lean all the way forward.  I feel like these problems
> >are compromising the accuracy of my results.  Any tips?  Thanks!
> >
> The test is for cataracts and I think it must be done by law. Everytime it
> happens I jerk back with the startle reflex.
>
> Bobby