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

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

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.

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

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

When to consider this test

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.

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 Yamagata

山形徳洲会病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
認定施設

山形県 山形市清住町2-3-51

JR山形駅西口より車で5分、山形交通バス十小前バス停より徒歩2分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウムCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+8
Web予約可
無痛MRI乳がん検診
篠田総合病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
認定施設

山形県 山形市桜町2-68

山形駅東口より北へ徒歩3分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーMRI腫瘍マーカー骨密度眼底検査+2
巡回健診あり
脳ドック乳がん検診子宮がん検診

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

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