  We propose gravitational microlensing as a way of testing the emergent
gravity theory recently proposed by Eric Verlinde~\cite{Verlinde:2016toy}. We
consider two limiting cases: the dark mass of maximally anisotropic pressures
(Case I) and of isotropic pressures (Case II). Our analysis of perihelion
advancement of a planet shows that only Case I yields a viable theory. In this
case the metric outside a star of mass $M_*$ can be modeled by that of a
point-like global monopole whose mass is $M_*$ and a deficit angle $\Delta =
\sqrt{(2GH_0M_*)/(3c^3)}$, where $H_0$ is the Hubble rate and $G$ the Newton
constant. This deficit angle can be used to test the theory since light
exhibits additional bending around stars given by, $\alpha_D\approx
-\pi\Delta/2$. This angle is independent on the distance from the star and it
affects equally light and massive particles. The effect is too small to be
measurable today, but should be within reach of the next generation of high
resolution telescopes. Finally we note that the advancement of periastron of a
planet orbiting around a star or black hole, which equals $\pi\Delta$ per
period, can be also used to test the theory.
