Ask An Eye Doc: What is a retinal screening?
Have you ever been offered a retinal screening at the eye doctor but didn't know what it was? Dr. Reigel explains what it is and how it's a win-win! #AskAnEyeDoc
So what is a retinal screening? Simply put, it's a picture of the inside of your eye. Dr. Reigel says this image provides your eye doctor with more information about your eye health to keep them as healthy as possible. Plus, for many patients, retinal screening can eliminate the need to dilate your pupils.
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