About This Treatment
Fundoscopy (ophthalmoscopy) is a vital diagnostic procedure that allows our eye specialists to look directly at the posterior segment of your eye (the fundus), including the retina, optic nerve head, fovea, and vascular arcade. It is essential for detecting early signs of retinal detachment, hypertensive retinopathy, diabetic micro-aneurysms, macular degeneration, and optic nerve swelling.
Who Should Get This Examination / Surgery?
Patients with sudden floaters or flashes of light, high blood pressure, diabetes, unexplained vision loss, or high myopia (nearsightedness).
Key Clinical Highlights & Benefits
• Direct non-invasive visualization of vital retinal structures and optic nerve
• Early detection of micro-vascular changes and hemorrhages
• Assessment of optic cup-to-disc ratio for glaucoma tracking
• Essential baseline screening for systemic health conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. It simply involves a specialized light source and magnifying lenses to inspect the back of your eye.
Dilating eye drops are often applied to widen the pupil for a wider, more detailed panoramic view of the retina.
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