Optomap!
Retinal Exam
We
are pleased to inform you that during your next visit to Vision One, you will experience the benefits of the latest technology in
eye exams - 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.
Any routine eye exam should
always include a careful look at the retina, which is 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 of vision or even complete
blindness. Early detection of any retinal abnormality is thus 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.
The 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 an
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. Experience with this technology has already
led to improved disease detection and has possibly prevented vision
loss and blindness in several patients.
We will be discussing this
revolutionary exam with you further at your next appointment. Here
at Vision One, we are dedicated to offering
our patients the best eye care possible, and acquiring the tools to
help us do so.
We look forward to seeing
you during your next visit - and providing the most comprehensive
and advanced vision care available. To find out more about the Optomap
Exam - visit www.optomap.com