First, you get the “puffer test.” A tiny puff of air hits your eyeball. It feels like a mini sneeze for your cornea. It’s weirdly amusing.
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Then, you look through a big machine. It looks like a robot from a 1980s sci-fi movie. It clicks and whirs. You say, “Which is better, one or two?”
Spoiler: they all look pretty similar. That’s the fun part. You’re basically playing a guessing game with a trained professional. It’s like a pub quiz, but for your vision.
Weirdest Part: The Dilation Drops
They might put drops in your eyes. These drops are magic. They make your pupils get huge. You will look like an alien.
For the next few hours, you’ll be ridiculously sensitive to light. Wear sunglasses. Even indoors. You’ll look very cool. Or very mysterious.
Also, you won’t be able to read a book for a bit. That’s the universe telling you to take a nap. Listen to the universe.
