# Fundus photography of the eye Keywords: - [eye diseases](< /en/search?q=eye diseases >) - [eye diseases](< /en/search?q=eye diseases >) - [fundus screening](< /en/search?q=fundus screening >) - ... Show all keywords - [diabetes](< /en/search?q=diabetes >) We are in charge of fundus photography screening for diabetics in several HUS municipalities. The aim of fundus photography screening is to detect possible damage to the retina caused by diabetes at an early stage. You will need a doctor’s or nurse’s referral for fundus screening.  ## Appointment --- You will need a doctor’s or nurse’s referral for fundus screening. You can book an appointment online via the Maisa portal or by phone. - You can use the **Maisa patient portal** for booking appointments for fundus photography. You can find the Maisa portal at [www.maisa.fi](https://www.maisa.fi/maisa/Authentication/Login?lang=britishenglish). - **You can reach us at the number** 09 471 80900 on weekdays 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. [Medical Imaging Center's customer service](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/medical-imaging-centers-customer-service "Medical Imaging Center's customer service ") ## Units --- We are responsible for fundus photography in some of the HUS municipalities. If you live in another municipality, contact your municipality's health services. **Hyvinkää main health care centre** Sairaalankatu 1, door H1, 3rd floor, Hyvinkää **Järvenpää health centre - JUST** Lääkärinkuja 1, 3rd floor, Järvenpää **Karkkila health centre** Huhdintie 23-25, Karkkila **Kerava health centre** Metsolantie 2, Kerava **Kirkkonummi Wellbeing Center** Jokiniityntie 2, Kirkkonummi **Loviisa health centre** Öhmaninkatu 4, Loviisa **Mäntsälä health centre** Kivistöntie 14, Mäntsälä **Nikkilä health centre** Jussaksentie 14, Sipoo **Nummela health centre** Nummenselkä 2, Nummela **Nurmijärvi health center** Sairaalantie 2, Nurmijärvi **Porvoo health centre – west** Askolinintie 1, Porvoo **Raasepori hospital** Itäinen Rantakatu 9, Tammisaari **Tapiola health centre** Ahertajantie 2, Espoo **Tikkurila health centre** Kielotie 11 A, Vantaa ## Preparing for the examination --- Fundus photography does not require any preparations on your part. You do not need to arrive early for your appointment. The photography takes a few minutes, but please reserve about an hour for the examination, because the time of onset of the effect of the mydriatic drops that dilate the pupil is individual. Remove your contact lenses before arriving for the examination. If you are allergic to eye drops, please mention this to the staff. ## Examination --- During the examination, you will sit in front of the camera and look at a fixation point. When the photographs are taken, a powerful flashlight is used, which will glare the eye momentarily. ## After the examination --- After the examination, the dilation drops will affect your vision for approximately 2–3 hours. Sunglasses will provide protection against the glare. Driving is not recommended after the examination. The unit treating you will provide you with the results of the examination. ## Patient instructions --- [ Preparing for the fundus photography screening(pdf 101.39 KB)  (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://www-staging.hus.fi/sites/default/files/2021-04/fundus_eyeground_screening.pdf) Updated: 09.01.2026 Print this page