Canon Retinal Photography

Annual vision tests allow your doctor to check for changes in the front of the eye to determine if you would benefit from glasses or contacts or alterations to your existing eyewear. The doctor will also perform an examination of the back of you eye, the retina, to ensure that your eyes are healthy and not showing any signs of damage or disease.

Your doctor now has the ability to take digital pictures of the back of your eye, right here in the office. Using the latest technology available, the doctor is able to capture, examine and review these images with you during your visit.

Photos are stored digitally and create a permanent record of the current condition of your eye. Retinal images are captured in less than a second, nothing will touch your eye, and drops for pupil dilation may not be required. Over the years changes can be detected and measured, alerting your doctor to potential health risks including early diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertension, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Retinal tear or detachment

To assist your doctor in providing a thorough examination of the health of your eye, your doctor highly recommends that you make retinal photos a part of your annual exam. As the cost of taking retinal photos is not covered by Health Care, there in a nominal fee to cover the cost of equipment.