The cornea may get a superficial scratch from the electrode. Otherwise, there are no risks associated with this procedure.
Special considerations:
You should not rub your eyes for an hour after the test, as this could injure the cornea. Your doctor will discuss with you the results of the test and what it means for you.
Review Date: 4/11/2005
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, M.D., M.P.H., Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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