Hi, Jilly and Vi.
Your thoughts about the dilation of the eyes.
In my experiences(many, many, many visits to the eye doctor) I was always informed by the doctors office when my eyes would be dialated and they would request I have some one with me.
I do not believe the puff test requires the eyes to be dialated. If you want to know for sure then calling the doctors office and ask them is the best way to find out.
Hope this helps.
I do know you should have the test. It's easy and gives you information about the health of your eyes.
Your friend who is always concerned about your vision!