The Optomap is a camera that uses a wide angle Nikon lens to see 90% of the inside of the eye in one image. Its purpose is to help patients better understand their own eye health by allowing them to see their eyes in a different way. These images are digital and can be referred back to for evaluation of changes inside of the eye. This makes exams more comfortable and quicker for patients. Depending on the doctors findings patients may not need to be dilated every year as was previously needed.
The optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a medical instrument used by our office to obtain high-resolution images of the retina at the back of the eye. It works by measuring light entering and leaving your eye. These measurements are used to construct a detailed, layered map of the retina, which can help diagnose eye conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.
This device uses the power of virtual reality to make a previously uncomfortable test much more convenient. It will measure your peripheral vision and help determine any blind spots you have. This is essential in the diagnosis of glaucoma, strokes and other conditions which can affect peripheral vision. It is even portable so if a patient has limited mobility we can still bring it to them to evaluate their vision.
Measuring the pressure of your eye is an important part of your eye exam as having pressures too low or too high can indicate a problem. Many people dread the “air puff test”, but with the iCare tonometer you no longer have to worry. This portable, handheld device quickly and accurately measures eye pressure with no discomfort. It can even measure eye pressure without removing your contact lenses.