Optomap Retinal Exam
Jacksonville, FL
A detailed evaluation of the retina is an essential component of a comprehensive eye exam. The retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye, is the only place in the body where blood vessels can be viewed directly without invasive procedures. This means your retina offers valuable insight into not only your eye health but also your overall health. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and heart disease can all show early signs in the retina, often before symptoms appear elsewhere in the body.
At Hanna Eye Care, we offer Optomap retinal exams in Jacksonville, Florida. This innovative technology allows us to detect early signs of eye diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration, before you even notice symptoms.
What is retinal imaging?
Retinal imaging is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that captures detailed images of the retina. At Hanna Eye Care, we use Optomap digital retinal imaging to take pictures of your retina during your eye exam. It’s the only technology that can capture up to 82% of the retina in a single image, far surpassing the 15% typically captured with traditional methods.
What to expect during an Optomap retinal exam
The Optomap retinal exam is a quick, comfortable, and non-invasive way to capture ultra-widefield digital images of your retina. During the scan, you will look into the device one eye at a time. You’ll see a flash of light as the image is taken. No eye drops are needed, and it does not involve any contact with the eyes. The entire process takes less than a second per eye.
Benefits of Optomap technology
Optomap digital retinal imaging offers several benefits for eye care, including:
- Early detection of eye diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal detachment
- Identification of systemic health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes
- Ultra-widefield view for a more comprehensive assessment than traditional retinal imaging
- Digital records of your retina to track changes over time
- Painless and fast, making it perfect for patients of all ages
By comparing your Optomap images over time, we can detect even the smallest changes in your eye health, often before you experience symptoms. Early detection leads to earlier intervention, which can help preserve your vision and protect your overall health.
Schedule your Optomap retinal exam in Jacksonville today
We recommend an Optomap retinal exam during every eye exam. Having a digital baseline of your retinal health makes it easier for our eye doctor to identify subtle changes that could indicate the early stages of diseases. Contact us today to schedule your next eye exam and ask about adding Optomap to your visit.