From the age of 40, annual examination, especially of the optic nerve and eye pressure, is recommended. In this way, glaucoma can be ruled out. It is important to detect and treat eye diseases early, this can help to preserve the vision of the eye.
For nearsighted people from -4.0 diopters and diabetics, an annual retinal examination is recommended at every age. From the age of 60, AMD (age-related macular degeneration) and cataract (cataract) screening is also recommended.
Anatomy of the human eye
Optic nerve (lat. Nervus opticus) in the eye
The optic nerve is responsible for ensuring that information from the retina reaches the brain. The concentrated bundle of millions of nerve fibers converts the light stimuli from the retina into impulses and sends them to ...
Inner eye shell
The inner shell forms the retina. It is used to receive light stimuli. The light impressions are transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve and processed there.
Blind spot (papilla)
The so-called blind spot is the point in the eye where the retina is interrupted and merges with the optic nerve. Since there are no light receptors at this point, ...