About Fundus Photograhy
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and painless procedure with no direct contact with the eye.Provides a permanent, objective, and high-resolution record of the retina.Essential for early detection and monitoring of progressive eye diseases.Quick procedure, typically taking only a few minutes per eye.No recovery time is needed; patients can resume normal activities immediately.Can reveal signs of systemic health conditions like diabetes and hypertension./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis and monitoring of diabetic retinopathy.
- Evaluation and management of glaucoma (to assess optic nerve head).
- Detection and monitoring of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- Assessment of hypertensive retinopathy.
- Evaluation of retinal tears, detachments, or holes.
- Monitoring of inherited retinal diseases.
- Documentation of ocular findings in cases of trauma.
- Screening for certain systemic conditions that manifest in the retina.
- Pre-operative and post-operative assessment for various eye surgeries.
How to prepare
- You may be asked to discontinue wearing contact lenses for a short period before the test.
- Inform your ophthalmologist about all medications, especially any eye drops.
- Dilation of the pupils with special eye drops is usually required for a better view.
- These dilation drops will cause temporary blurry vision and light sensitivity for a few hours.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure if your pupils are dilated.
- No fasting or special dietary restrictions are typically needed.
- Remove any eyeglasses before the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Temporary blurred vision and light sensitivity due to pupil-dilating drops.
- Rare allergic reaction to the dilating eye drops.
- A very brief feeling of glare or flash from the camera light.
- Extremely rare risk of an acute angle-closure glaucoma attack in susceptible individuals after dilation.
- The procedure itself is considered very safe with no significant physical risks.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no specific recovery period; you can leave the clinic immediately.
- Vision will be blurry and sensitive to light for 4-6 hours due to dilation drops.
- Wear sunglasses to manage light sensitivity after the procedure.
- Avoid driving until your vision returns to normal.
- You can resume all normal activities, including work, right away.
- No special eye care or medications are needed post-procedure.
- Your ophthalmologist will discuss the findings and any next steps at a follow-up appointment.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days (immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering fundus photograhy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for fundus photograhy in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform fundus photograhy. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for fundus photograhy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Fundus Photograhy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing fundus photograhy.
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Ophthalmologists for Fundus Photograhy
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform fundus photograhy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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