Optomap® Retinal Exam

Experience the benefits of the latest technology in eye exams with the Optomap® Retinal exam. The Optomap® will produce the most comprehensive image of your retina, and allow us to perform a more thorough exam than was previously possible. The result is that we can better prevent or reduce vision loss in our patients with a simple, quick and patient-friendly new exam.

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Any routine eye exam should always include a careful look at the retina, located at the back of the eye to screen for abnormalities or disease. The sensitive tissue that makes up the retina is susceptible to a variety of diseases that can ultimately lead to partial loss or vision or even complete blindness. Early detection of any retinal abnormality is therefore crucial. Previously, this screening was done by dilating the pupils, a procedure that many patients found uncomfortable, inconvenient and time-consuming.

The Optomap® is made possible by using a new technology - the Panoramic200™ Retinal Imaging System. Optomap® enables us to see nearly all of your retina. Furthermore, it eliminates the discomfort and inconvenience associated with pupil dilation. As a result, you will not experience blurred vision or sensitivity to light following your eye exam. (It is important to note however, that should any abnormalities be detected or if we cannot obtain and acceptable image, dilation may be necessary.)

The Optomap® exam is simple: at the push of a button, we can generate a computer image of your retina for immediate review in less than 5 minutes! Experience with this technology has already led to improved disease detection and has possibly prevented vision loss and blindness in several patients.

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Your doctors are concerned about retinal problems including macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal holes or detachments and systemic diseases such as diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure. These conditions can lead to serious health problems inclunding partial loss of vision or blindness, and often develop without warning and progress with no symptoms.

Optomap® Provides:

  • An eye wellness scan
  • An in depth view of the retinal layers (where disease can start).
  • The ability to review your Optomap® retinal image with your doctor during your exam.
  • An annual, permanent record for your medical file, which gives your doctor comparisons for tracking and diagnosing potential eye disease.
Normal Retina
Retina with Lattice Degeneration

The human retina is about the size of a large postage stamp. Normal blood vessels, optic nerve, and retina tissue which is essentially the "wallpaper" on the inside of the eye.

The abnormal areas of this retina are on the left side of this image, looking like stretch marks with dark pigmentation . This condition can lead to retinal holes, tears, or even detachments.
Optomap® :
  • Is fast, easy, and comfortable
  • Will NOT require dilating drops (which result in blurred vision and sensitivity to light).

Insurance typically does not cover any advanced screening technology beyond the basic eye exam. We will perform the Optomap® retinal exam as an enhancement to the basic eye exam for a fee of $32.00

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