Eye Exam: A Crucial Step to Protect Your Vision

Fundus examination is a key component of eye exams, helping detect early signs of various retinal diseases, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Importance of Eye Fundus Examination

Many eye diseases show no obvious symptoms in their early stages but are already damaging vision. Eye exams can:

• Early detection of eye diseases
• Intervene early to prevent further vision loss
• Monitor disease progression and evaluate treatment efficacy

Check method

### 1. Direct Ophthalmoscopy

• Quick Filter
• Observe the optic nerve, blood vessels, and macula

### 2. Indirect Ophthalmoscopy

• Broader perspective
• Observable peripheral retina

### 3. Fundus Photography

• Record fundus status
• Easy to compare follow-ups

### 4. OCT Check

• Precise Macular Structure Assessment
• Detect macular edema, epiretinal membrane, and more

### 5. Fluorescein Angiography

• Assess retinal vascular condition
• Detect neovascularization and leakage

Suggest checking the audience

• **40 years and older **: Once per year
• ** Diabetes Patients **: At least once a year; every six months for severe cases.
• ** with Hypertension **: Regular Check-ups
• ** Highly myopic patients **: Once a year
• ** has a family history of retinal disease **: regular check-ups
• ** Vision changes detected **: Check promptly

Check Notes

• Vision may be blurry for 4-6 hours after dilation; do not drive.
• After dilation, you may experience light sensitivity. Sunglasses are recommended.
• Inform your doctor about your medical history and medications.