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Retinal Imaging vs Eye Exam: Why Both Matter for Eye Health

A patient once told me, only half joking, that he wished eye care worked like airport security: step into a scanner, get cleared, move on. He had just had digital retina imaging done at a retail clinic and wondered why he still needed “the rest of the exam.” His vision felt fine. The photo looked impressive. The visit seemed complete. That question comes up often, and it is a fair one. Modern retinal cameras can capture a remarkably detailed view of the back of the eye i