Facilities and Equipment
Digital Retinal Imaging
 Our office offers the latest in digital retinal imaging for instant viewing and photo documentation of the retina (the multi-layered sensory tissue that lines the back of the eye that is like the film in a camera). Retinal photography can assist us in the early detection of eye diseases, pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions, diabetic retinopathy, AIDS related retinopathy, optic nerve disease, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, toxic conditions, etc. The photographs are painless and done with a highly sophisticated computerized camera. Usually no dilation drops are necessary for the photographs. To see this technology in action, please refer to this past tv broadcast: CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
Digital Biomicroscope Imaging
 Our office offers the latest in slit lamp (biomicroscope) digital imaging for instant viewing and photo documentation and video documentation of the eye and surrounding structures. These images and videos can be seen by both the doctor and the patient. This computerized technology aids us by establishing a baseline of the eyes as well as abnormal or disease processes of the eyes. The video documentation is especially helpful in contact lens applications. We can compare these images with future images and videos, enabling us to carefully monitor normal or abnormal ocular changes.
Automated Perimetry (Visual Field Testing)
 The test can detect a loss of peripheral vision and provide a map of that loss which will be helpful in diagnosing the cause. Abnormal results may indicate a disease process such as glaucoma, or central nervous system problems such as tumors that damage or compress the parts of the brain that deal with vision. Other conditions that affect the visual field of the eye include diabetes, hypertension, diseases of the pituitary gland, and multiple sclerosis. It is not uncommon for automated perimetry to detect such above mentioned problems before a patient is even aware of any such vision loss.
*We perform automated perimetry (screening) on all patients that are able to sit for the test as part of their comprehensive eye examination.
Corneal Topography
 Our office is equipped with a CORNEAL TOPOGRAPHER, a sophisticated computerized instrument that accurately maps the cornea (clear front window of the eye). This enables us to better monitor corneal health, and is invaluable in aiding in the early detection of corneal diseases. Topography is necessary for pre- and post-operative care of refractive surgery patients to closely monitor corneal health. Topography is also used to aid in custom contact lens designs and in determining a proper contact lens fit.
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We perform topography on all contact lens patients at their initial and yearly examinations to monitor corneal health
Pachymetry
 We also offer PACHYMETRY, which is a test to determine corneal thickness. These very sensitive ultrasonic measurements help to determine corneal health and is required for all patients interested in corneal refractive surgery. Pachymetry has been found to be a valuable diagnostic tool as studies show a relationship between corneal thickness and glaucoma.
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