eye examination; ophthalmological check-up
A medical examination of the eyes, typically performed by an ophthalmologist. Used in clinical and health-check contexts.
There is an eye examination at school once a year.
As a result of the eye check-up, I was told I need new glasses.
眼科 is the ophthalmology department or field, while 眼科検診 specifically refers to the examination itself.
検診 is a general medical check-up or screening; 眼科検診 narrows it to an eye-specific examination.
Compound of 眼科 (ophthalmology) and 検診 (medical examination).