The Eye Exam
If you've ever had a "traditional" eye exam, you'll know they can be slightly uncomfortable. What's more, they don't always show up every potential issue.
Karen Lockyer Optometrists use the Optomap; the very latest innovation in eye care, to test their patients' vision. The Optomap is a digital scanning device that takes a detailed digital photograph of the back of the eye, giving us an unprecedented view of your retina - and the difference is quite remarkable!
Firstly, we don't need to dilate your pupil with eye drops before an Optomap scan, which means you'll feel no discomfort whatsoever. Secondly, no contact is made with the eye itself, so unlike a traditional exam, you can resume your normal activities as soon as the exam is finished.
But the most significant change is in the results of the exam. A traditional exam allows the optometrist to see just 30 degrees of the surface of the inner eye - a very narrow band which leaves much of the eye unchecked. Optomap's digital laser scan takes just a quarter of a second to examine a 200-degree arc, enabling us to view the vast majority of your retina with a single image.
The scope of the Optomap makes it invaluable in detecting not only the causes of vision defects, but also other health concerns, including increased risk of stroke, diabetes, hypertension and macular degeneration. And what's more, every scan can be stored permanently on your record for easy reference, or can be forwarded via email to other specialist practitioners for their expert opinions.
A full eye examination takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
For more information, or to book your eye exam, contact us today.