Optomap

Taking an image of the back of the eye is a regular part of your routine eye exam. In the past, this was typically achieved by dilating the pupil, resulting in light sensitivity for several hours after your appointment. Anh Nguyen Ophthalmology is now offering Optomap instead, an advanced system that has several benefits for both patients and physicians.

What is Optomap?

Optomap is a new technology for ophthalmologists which takes a digital scan of the back of the eye. This allows your ophthalmologist to easily view the retina and screen for signs of eye conditions or disease.

Optomap images are taken quickly and are comfortable for the patient. Nothing touches the eye, and patients simply look into a keyhole-like opening in the device with one eye at a time, while a flash of light indicates that the images have been taken. This process is simple and fast for both patients and ophthalmologists.

Why is Optomap Useful?

Unlike other methods of taking images of the back of the eye, Optomap requires no dilation drops, which can cause prolonged light sensitivity or other discomfort for patients. The procedure is completely painless and comfortable.

Optomap images allow your physician to screen for eye complications associated with the retina that can lead to vision impairment or blindness. In addition, images can help to detect disease including cancer, stroke, or cardiovascular disease.

Images are then saved so your ophthalmologist can compare them year after year to monitor for any changes in your retina. These images also allow your physician to view more of the retina compared to other technologies.

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