{"id":16734,"date":"2026-03-19T13:46:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/fundus-examination\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T22:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:35:05","slug":"fundus-examination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/examinations-and-qualification\/fundus-examination\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundus Examination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-c7b04e1f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset bg-gradient\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-70c58721\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-b6d2ae52\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-08a62e96\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neve-link-color);border-left-width:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Fundus Examination<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neve-link-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Warsaw \u00b7 Krakow \u00b7 Vienna \u00b7 Zurich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fundus examination, also known as ophthalmoscopy, funduscopy, or fundoscopy, is performed to diagnose various systemic disorders, such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, arterial and intracranial hypertension, autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, and to identify abnormalities in the structure and function of the retina, choroid, and optic nerve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/test-kwalifikacji\/\">Preliminary Eligibility Assessment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-ffe82568\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-eb90ec4a\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-ca7c557b\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fundus Examination \u2013 At a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> assessment of the retina, macula, optic nerve, and blood vessels using an ophthalmoscope or fundus camera \u2013 often supplemented with OCT<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>What it detects:<\/strong> diabetic and hypertensive changes, macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and peripheral retinal degenerations (important for myopic patients before surgery)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Preparation:<\/strong> usually pupil-dilating drops \u2013 effective for 2\u20133 hours, during which time do not drive and wear sunglasses<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>How it proceeds:<\/strong> 15\u201320 minutes after drop administration, the doctor examines the fundus; the examination is painless, but light may be dazzling<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> At SwissLaser, it is performed as part of a comprehensive qualification examination (400 PLN, approximately 90 minutes, Warsaw and Krakow), which includes a complete set of measurements needed before the procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/test-kwalifikacji\/\">Preliminary Eligibility Assessment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-338b52fb\" class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-4ba33330\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-dfe0c21a\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-19ff3930\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-f3558467\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp slow\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-c3da77e1\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-6dac9639\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neve-link-color);border-left-width:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Modern Methods of Fundus Diagnostics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first ophthalmic speculum (ophthalmoscope) was invented in 1851 by Helmholtz. Contemporary ophthalmologists utilize various techniques for fundus examination. These include: direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, fundus photography using a fundus camera, autofluorescence, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, scanning confocal laser ophthalmoscopy (German: HRT, Heidelberg Retina Tomograph), optical coherence tomography (English: OCT, Optical Coherence Tomography), and ocular ultrasonography. Some of these techniques do not require pupil dilation (mydriasis).   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-80c3cb2e\" class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-73d669a2\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Methods of Fundus Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The most commonly used examination methods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-b55c931d\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-6c4be7d6\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Direct ophthalmoscopy<\/strong> is performed using an ophthalmic speculum, or ophthalmoscope. The ophthalmoscope has built-in filters that reduce light intensity and colored filters: green \u2013 facilitating the observation of nerve fibers and small retinal vessels, cobalt blue \u2013 useful for examination with fluorescein. The resulting image of the fundus is upright and significantly magnified.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-1748016f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Indirect ophthalmoscopy<\/strong> is performed with a slit lamp (biomicroscope). The physician may also use a special focusing lens, which the physician holds in front of the patient&#8217;s eye (non-contact), or a special <em>Goldmann three-mirror lens<\/em> (a centrally placed focusing lens surrounded by three mirrors), which is placed on the eye after local anesthesia. This method allows for a stereoscopic view of the eye&#8217;s interior.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-b3d9205e\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-86c698a8\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-17045b1b\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-reverse-columns-mobile has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-f6dc35a2\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp slow\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-9aa4405d\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-7d4260ce\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neve-link-color);border-left-width:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Fison Speculum Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fison speculum is a device in the form of special glasses with a light source, which the ophthalmologist attaches to a helmet worn on the head. Additionally, they use a focusing lens held in front of the patient&#8217;s eye being examined. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-72dc7dc4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-e9601be4\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-1337db8d\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-c705237d\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-2c6f9ee2\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-26798d7e\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp slow\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-dd7173eb\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-f9444236\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neve-link-color);border-left-width:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Fundus Camera in Fundus Diagnostics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fundus camera, on the other hand, is a device that takes high-resolution color images of the eye. In this case, pupil dilation is unnecessary. Swiss Laser Clinic uses the ZEISS CLARUS 700 device. It is a versatile, ultra-widefield retinal camera for ophthalmology specialists, enabling the capture of high-quality, ultra-wide-angle images (up to 210 degrees) in color.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-4fbb0860\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-130c539b\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Indications for Fundus Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Indications for fundus examination include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-a8a481b4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-a936b3e7\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the presence of diseases that cause changes in the fundus: (arterial hypertension, diabetes, blood disorders, collagenosis),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>central nervous system diseases with abnormal pupillary light reflex,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the use of certain medications (e.g., in oncological diseases),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>head injuries,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-ded04be2\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>intracranial tumors,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>balance disorders,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>color vision disturbances, visual acuity disturbances, central or peripheral visual field defects,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>recurrent headaches,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>balance disorders,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>myopia above 3.5 Diopters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-1145ce6f\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-b29855cc\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-e7971e4f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-reverse-columns-mobile has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-71621329\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp slow\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-9314facb\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-2b050d3f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neve-link-color);border-left-width:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Who Should Undergo a Fundus Examination?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to remember that every premature baby should undergo a fundus examination. It is also advisable for individuals who have lost consciousness. Regular check-ups for all other at-risk individuals should take place at least once every 2-3 years,  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> After a fundus examination that requires the administration of pupil-dilating drops, one should not drive motor vehicles, work on a computer, or operate machinery until normal vision returns (improvement usually occurs 4-6 hours after the application of the preparation).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-551282cd\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-99e07481\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-132e96c4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Schedule a non-binding appointment and consultation to learn how we can improve your vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\">see how to schedule an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-sl-bad-dno-oka-faq\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive is-style-default\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Is pupil dilation necessary for a fundus examination?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, yes \u2013 a dilated pupil allows for the assessment of the peripheral retina as well. The drops are effective for 2\u20133 hours: during this time, near vision is blurred, and driving is not advised. A wide-angle fundus camera allows for some assessments without drops.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>How long does a fundus examination take?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The examination itself takes a few minutes, but you need to add 15\u201320 minutes for the dilating drops to take effect. The entire qualification visit, of which the fundus examination is one component, lasts approximately 90 minutes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Who should have regular fundus examinations?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individuals with diabetes and hypertension, myopic patients above -6 D, patients over 50 years old, those with a family history of glaucoma, and everyone before laser or intraocular surgery. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Does a fundus examination hurt?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. It may be uncomfortable due to the bright light, and the dilating drops may sting slightly for a few seconds. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>How much does a fundus examination cost?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At SwissLaser, the fundus examination is included in the comprehensive qualification examination for 400 PLN, in Warsaw and Krakow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All examinations are performed in Warsaw (ul. 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