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What It Is
The Retinal Eye exam is simple and painless and allows a doctor to see the inside of your eye, including the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels.
- Dilating your pupils: Eye drops are used to enlarge your pupils, which allows your doctor to see the back of your eye more clearly.
- Taking digital images: A high-resolution imaging system takes pictures of the inside of your eye.
A Retinal Eye exam is the best thing you can do for your eye health! Early detection is the key to prevent vision loss.
How Often
Get a Retinal Eye exam every 1 to 2 years if you:
- Have diabetes
- Are over age 60
- Are African American over age 40
- Have a family history of glaucoma
If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, please check with your eye doctor how often you need an exam.
For a few hours after your dilated eye exam, your vision may be blurry, and you may be sensitive to light.
- Ask a friend or family member to take you to your appointment
- Bring your sunglasses