Approximately 25 percent of eyes deemed to be normal based on
dilated eye examination by a primary eye care ophthalmologist or optometrist had macular characteristics that indicated age - related macular degeneration, according to a study published by JAMA Ophthalmology.
The study found that an estimated two - thirds of individuals with self - reported diabetes receive an annual
dilated eye examination, and those annual use estimates are even lower among African - Americans.
Not exact matches
David C. Neely, M.D., of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Ophthalmology, and colleagues conducted a study that included 644 people 60 years or older with normal macular health per medical record based on their most recent
dilated comprehensive
eye examination by a primary
eye care ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Tropicamide is a synthetic form of atropine, which is widely used to
dilate the pupils in
eye examinations.
This exam is done by instilling drops into the
eye to
dilate them prior to a certified veterinary ophthalmologist
examination.