Our office is equipped with state of the art diagnostic instrumentation to assist in the diagnosis and management eye diseases and systemic health problems.
OCT ( Optical Coherence Tomography) – a scanning device which creates images of the optic nerve, retina, and cornea . An OCT is used to diagnose glaucoma , retinal and corneal diseases
Automated Visual Field testing – measures the peripheral vision. Used in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and certain neurological conditions
Digital Retinal camera – used to document and manage conditions in the back of the eye
Ultrasound Pachymetry – measures the thickness of the cornea in the front of the eye. used in glaucoma management and laser vision consultations.
Diagnosing General Health Problems
A comprehensive eye exam sometimes leads to the diagnosis of other health conditions. Below are some of the systemic medical conditions we have helped to diagnose:
Malignant brain tumor
Cerebral hemorrhage
Increased fluid pressure around brain ( Pseudo tumor cerebri)
Diabetes
Acute hypertension
Migraine headaches
Thyroid eye disease
Autoimmune disease
Skin cancer (of the eyelids)
visual side effects of systemic medications