Health checkup facilities offering Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination) in Wakayama

An examination that observes the blood vessels at the back of the eye to assess the effects of arteriosclerosis and diabetes.

What Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination) can reveal & when to get it

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

Diabetic retinopathy
Hypertensive retinopathy
Arteriosclerotic changes
Glaucoma
Age-related macular degeneration

When to consider this test

Screening interval: Optional to standard checkup item. For those with diabetes or hypertension, approximately once a year (consult your physician).

Benefits

○Blood vessels can be directly observed
○Complications of diabetes and hypertension can be detected at an early stage
○Painless and quick

Points to note when getting tested

!If mydriatic (pupil-dilating) eye drops are used, light sensitivity and blurred vision may persist for several hours
!Driving on the day of the examination should be avoided after pupil dilation
!Depending on the findings, a detailed examination at an ophthalmology clinic may be required

Facilities offering Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination) in Wakayama

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小池クリニック

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和歌山県和歌山市太田二丁目13-25　ヒロメディカルセンター

和歌山駅東口より徒歩3分)のヒロメディカルセンタ

診療所ドック学会

胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー腫瘍マーカーPSA骨密度+3

土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり+1

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堀口記念病院

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和歌山県和歌山市湊本町3丁目4番地1

和歌山市駅から徒歩10分の救急病院です】病院について

病院ドック学会

胃カメラ腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+3

日曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり

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Frequently asked questions about Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination) in Wakayama

Where can I get Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination) in Wakayama?

Wakayama has 2 health checkup facilities offering Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination), of which 2 are member facilities of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine. You can compare them by price, access, and test content in the facility list on this page.

What conditions can Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination) detect?

This examination observes the blood vessels, retina, and optic nerve at the back of the eye (the fundus). The fundus is the only place in the body where blood vessels can be directly visualized, making it possible to assess the effects of diabetes, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Diabetic retinopathy, Hypertensive retinopathy, Arteriosclerotic changes, Glaucoma, Age-related macular degeneration.

Who should get Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination), and how often?

Particularly recommended for individuals who have been told they have diabetes or hypertension, and for those at risk of lifestyle-related diseases. It is also conducted under certain conditions as part of specified health checkups. As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Optional to standard checkup item. For those with diabetes or hypertension, approximately once a year (consult your physician).. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.