Digital Retinal Screen
Today Digital Retinal Screening is an improved technology in which we can take high-resolution digital photographs of the interior portion of your eye called the retina.
The color photographs, taken by means of a specialized retinal camera, shows detailed images of the various structures of the retina including the optic nerve, blood vessels, nerve fiber layer, and the macula. It can show abnormalities that may threaten normal vision.
This new technology can greatly aid our doctor's ability to accurately diagnose and document many diseases. It also provides a baseline for comparison with previous and future visits, which aids in monitoring disease progression and response to therapy.
In many cases, the digital retinal screening may eliminate the need for dilation. The entire imaging procedure will only take a few minutes.
The color photographs, taken by means of a specialized retinal camera, shows detailed images of the various structures of the retina including the optic nerve, blood vessels, nerve fiber layer, and the macula. It can show abnormalities that may threaten normal vision.
This new technology can greatly aid our doctor's ability to accurately diagnose and document many diseases. It also provides a baseline for comparison with previous and future visits, which aids in monitoring disease progression and response to therapy.
In many cases, the digital retinal screening may eliminate the need for dilation. The entire imaging procedure will only take a few minutes.
