The Optomap® Retinal Exam is an essential part of a comprehensive eye health exam. It allows optometrists to get a detailed view of the back of the eye, or retina. This important screening tool helps detect signs of serious eye problems earlier and allows for more precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
What Does It Look For?
During an Optomap® Retinal Exam, the doctor looks for signs of macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal detachments, retinoblastoma (rare cancer), diabetic retinopathy and other systemic diseases like hypertension and high cholesterol that can be seen in the eyes. Optomap® also helps in detecting early changes in areas such as optic nerve health and vascular health (the small blood vessels in the retina).
What Does It Add?
The Optomap® Retinal Exam allows optometrists to get a detailed, 200-degree panoramic view of the retina without dilating drops. The ultra-wide field digital image helps identify any potential issues that can be missed with conventional methods or even by examining the eye with an optical device such as a slit lamp. Early detection is essential for preventing vision loss from diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
A comprehensive eye health exam should always include an Optomap® Retinal Exam for optimal diagnosis and management of potential eye disease. The Optomap® provides optometrists with an important screening tool that can detect signs of eye disease and other systemic conditions earlier and allow for more precise treatment planning.
At CustomEyes, we aim to provide the most comprehensive eye exams possible, and the Optomap® Retinal Exam is one key part of that strategy. If it has been a while since your last eye exam, schedule an appointment today!
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