Retinal care
treatments/retinal screening
Retinal screening in Zurich: Detect retinal diseases such as macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy early – even before symptoms appear.
Retinal screening: Early detection through retinal examinations
The Retinal care This includes various examinations to assess the condition of your retina and detect any potential diseases early. These include, in addition to the macular degeneration also diseases such as the Retinal detachment or a diabetic retinopathySince many retinal diseases initially cause few symptoms, a early diagnosis crucial to prevent permanent damage to eyesight.
Why regular check-ups are so important
Many changes in the retina develop insidious and often go unnoticed until serious health problems have already occurred. Regular checkups can:
- Early signs (e.g. fine cracks or deposits) can be detected.
- Progressive diseases how diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration can be diagnosed in time.
- Therapeutic measures Treatment should be initiated early to slow down or stop the progression of the disease.
Diagnostic procedures in our practice
Retinal tomography
A unique technology We create this within a few seconds digital recordings The back of your eye.
- AdvantageThe detailed representation of the retinal structures allows even the smallest changes to be detected.
- Quick & PainlessThe examination is completely harmless and often does not require pupil dilation.
Funduscopy (examination of the back of the eye)
Another important method is the Funduscopy, in which we examine the back of the eye using special instruments.
- ObjectiveTo quickly detect abnormalities such as deposits, bleeding, or signs of retinal detachment.
- UseIn combination with retinal tomography, even more precise statements can be made about the condition of your retina.
How you can benefit from retinal screening in Zurich
When should you have a retinal screening?
Regular check-ups are advisable from the age of 50 or in the case of risk factors such as diabetes, suspected AMD or severe myopia.
How long does a retinal examination take?
Including preparation, the examination usually only takes 30–60 minutes and is painless.
Is the retinal examination covered by health insurance?
In cases of medical necessity (e.g., diabetes, visual impairment), basic health insurance covers the costs.
Does the pupil always have to dilate?
Not necessarily – modern OCT methods often allow for examination without pupil dilation.