The Optomap instrument creates a digital image of the retina, and therefore permanent record, of the health of the retina at the back of the eye. Dilation is generally not required with the use of this instrument, and it aids in detecting retinal problems such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal holes or detachments and systemic diseases such as diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure.

		Healthy Eye

			Diabetic Retinopathy

			Retinal Detachment

Optomap Retinal Exam

Eye disease isn’t limited to problems with your sight – people with 20/20 vision can have a serious eye condition that can lead to blindness if not detected in time. For example, Diabetic Retinopathy, a common eye disease among the diabetic population, is the leading cause of blindness in America. If detected and treated, 95 percent of patients will keep their sight, but if undetected and untreated, over 50 percent can go blind. Eye diseases that can also lead to blindness if not detected include retinal cancer, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness for those aged 55 and older.

In the past, patients would often dread the inconvenience and discomfort of having their eyes dilated to assess their eye health. New technology has been developed which can avoid this hassle and speed up the examination process. The Optomap Retinal Exam is the world’s first device that produces a digital image of almost the entire retina without the need for pupil dilation. Its state-of-the-art technology allows the Doctor to capture an expended view of the retina in a split second and provides digital documentation. With the Optomap, serious eye conditions can be diagnosed that would perhaps otherwise go undetected.

Optos, the company that developed the technology, was founded by Douglas Anderson, whose son lost sight in one eye due to a retinal problem that was not detected by the conventional eye exams. One in four school-age children have some form of eye problem. If untreated, they can affect a child’s development and educational performance and even lead to blindness. Experts recommend that children have a thorough eye exam by an eye doctor by age three, then again before entering school and at least every two years thereafter.

Thanks to Optomap, having your eyes checked is accurate, faster, and less invasive than ever before. There’s no reason not to book an appointment for yourself and your children now.