Why Your Doctor Wants to Look at the Back of Your Eye
A Fundus Examination (also called ophthalmoscopy) lets our doctors see directly into the back of your eye - the retina, optic nerve, macula and blood vessels. At Save Sight Centre, it's a routine part of every eye consultation, often catching silent diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy long before symptoms appear.
Fee depends on the consulting doctor. The Fundus Examination is always included - never billed separately.
Book Your ConsultationWhat Is a Fundus Examination?
A quick, layman's explanation before your visit.
A Direct Window Inward
Gives doctors a live, magnified view of the retina, optic disc and blood vessels.
Reflects More Than Eye Health
Changes seen here can also flag diabetes or high blood pressure affecting your whole body.
Already Included
At Save Sight Centre, this exam is part of your consultation - there's no separate bill for it.
Why Would I Need a Fundus Examination?
Eye specialists at Save Sight Centre recommend a fundus examination in the following situations:
You have diabetesTo catch diabetic retinopathy early, often before it affects your vision.
You have high blood pressureTo check for hypertensive changes in your retinal blood vessels.
You're over 40Routine screening for glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration.
Sudden floaters or flashes of lightTo rule out retinal tears or detachment urgently.
A curtain-like shadow in your visionA warning sign of retinal detachment needing immediate review.
Family history of glaucoma or AMDTo screen early, since these conditions often show no symptoms.
Sudden, unexplained vision lossTo check for optic nerve inflammation or other urgent causes.
Routine annual eye check-upA standard part of every comprehensive consultation at Save Sight Centre.
What Happens During a Fundus Examination?
Here's exactly how it goes at Save Sight Centre, step by step.
Dilating drops are usually applied
These widen your pupil so the doctor gets the clearest possible view inside your eye.
You wait about 20-30 minutes
This gives the drops time to take full effect before the exam begins.
The room is darkened
This helps the doctor see the inside of your eye more clearly under the light source.
The doctor examines each eye closely
Using an ophthalmoscope, slit lamp with a special lens, or fundus camera, taking just a few minutes per eye.
Findings are explained right away
Our doctor shares what was seen and whether any further tests or treatment are needed.
Vision stays blurry for a few hours
Bring sunglasses and arrange a ride home, as reading and driving are best avoided until it wears off.
What Types of Fundus Examination Are There?
Save Sight Centre uses the method best suited to your condition and needs.
Direct Ophthalmoscopy
A handheld device gives a magnified view of the central retina and optic disc.
Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
A head-mounted light and lens give a wider view, ideal for spotting peripheral tears.
Slit-Lamp Biomicroscopy
Combined with a special lens for a detailed, three-dimensional retinal view.
Fundus Photography
Captures a colour photo of the retina to document and track changes over time.
OCT Imaging
Adds cross-sectional imaging of retinal layers when a deeper look is needed.
What Can a Fundus Examination Detect?
A fundus examination at Save Sight Centre helps our specialists identify:
Diabetic Retinopathy
Spots weakened, leaking blood vessels caused by long-term high blood sugar.
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Reveals narrowed or twisted retinal vessels linked to high blood pressure.
Glaucoma
Detects characteristic cupping and thinning of the optic nerve.
Macular Degeneration
Identifies drusen deposits and pigment changes in the central retina.
Retinal Detachment
Confirms tears, holes or lifting of the retina as a medical emergency.
Optic Neuritis
Shows swelling or blurred margins of the optic disc, often linked to neurological disease.
How Much Does a Fundus Examination Cost in Delhi?
At Save Sight Centre, the Fundus Examination is never billed on its own - it's part of your consultation fee, which depends on the doctor you see.
| Doctor | Consultation Includes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rajeev Jain Director, Retina, Cataract, LASIK & Uvea Specialist |
Fundus Examination + full consultation | ₹1,200 |
| Dr. Shuchi Gupta Phacoemulsification, LASIK, Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Specialist |
Fundus Examination + full consultation | ₹800 |
| Dr. Ankit Malhotra Phacoemulsification, LASIK, Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Specialist |
Fundus Examination + full consultation | ₹800 |
Why Choose Save Sight Centre for Your Fundus Examination?
For over 15 years, our team in Adarsh Nagar has treated the fundus examination as one of the most important few minutes of any eye visit - it's often how a silent, sight-threatening condition is caught before a patient notices anything wrong.
We've examined the retinas of over 1,70,000 patients across Delhi NCR, giving our doctors the experience to quickly tell the difference between a normal finding and one that needs urgent attention.
See Dr. Rajeev Jain's full profile →
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fundus Examination
Straight answers to the most common questions our patients search for.
No, a fundus examination is not painful. At Save Sight Centre, you may feel brief glare or mild light sensitivity as the doctor examines your eye, and a short stinging sensation if dilating drops are used - none of it lasts more than a minute or two.
Usually yes. Save Sight Centre typically uses dilating drops before a fundus examination to widen the pupil, giving our doctors a clearer, wider view of your retina, optic nerve and blood vessels.
The examination itself takes only a few minutes per eye at Save Sight Centre, though you should allow 20-30 minutes in total for the dilating drops to take effect beforehand.
It's best not to. Dilating drops used during a fundus examination at Save Sight Centre cause temporary blurring and light sensitivity for 2-4 hours, so we recommend arranging a ride home and bringing sunglasses for comfort.
Adults over 40 should have a fundus examination as part of a routine eye check-up every 1-2 years. Save Sight Centre recommends yearly exams for anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration.
A fundus examination gives Save Sight Centre's doctors a direct, real-time view of the retina's surface, while an OCT scan shows cross-sectional images of the layers underneath. The two are often used together for a complete picture of retinal health.
The fundus examination is included in your consultation fee at Save Sight Centre - there is no separate charge. The consultation fee depends on the doctor: Dr. Rajeev Jain charges ₹1,200, while Dr. Shuchi Gupta and Dr. Ankit Malhotra each charge ₹800.
Yes, a fundus examination is one of the most effective ways to catch diabetic retinopathy early, often before you notice any change in vision. Save Sight Centre recommends yearly fundus exams for anyone living with diabetes.
Yes, many sight-threatening conditions like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and early macular degeneration cause no symptoms until vision is already affected. Save Sight Centre includes a fundus examination in routine consultations for exactly this reason.
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