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

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 Kagoshima

医療法人徳洲会 徳之島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

鹿児島県 大島郡徳之島町亀津7588

送迎バス運行あり

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー腫瘍マーカー+3
土曜受診可送迎あり
医療法人徳洲会 名瀬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

鹿児島県 奄美市名瀬朝日町28-1

〒894-0061 鹿児島県奄美市名瀬朝日町28-1(奄美大島)。送迎バスあり(奄美本島全域対応)

病院ドック学会
腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がんPSA+3
土曜受診可日曜受診可送迎あり
公益財団法人慈愛会 いづろ今村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

鹿児島県 鹿児島市堀江町17-1

市電・市バス「金生町・いづろ」下車 徒歩約3分

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん骨密度+4
土曜受診可当日結果説明宿泊ドックあり送迎あり
大腸ドック脳ドック
霧島市立医師会医療センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

鹿児島県 霧島市隼人町松永3320

隼人駅より車で15分 鹿児島空港より車で15分 九

病院ドック学会
胃カメラCTMRIPETマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
女性専用日あり
PETドック
霧島杉安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

鹿児島県 姶良郡霧島町田口2143

JR日豊本線 霧島神宮駅下車後、バスにて杉安病院前停留所下車

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRI腫瘍マーカーPSA+6
土曜受診可
脳ドック子宮がん健診乳がん健診

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

Where can I get Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination) in Kagoshima?
Kagoshima has 5 health checkup facilities offering Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination), of which 5 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.