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FUNDUS PHOTOGRPAHY

Fundus photography is a special examination technique in which photographs are made of the internal structures of the eye. It is generally accomplished by using a special camera to photograph the internal structures of the eye.

• vitreous
• optic nerve
• retina
• blood vessels

Fundus photography may be reasonable and medically necessary in the following clinical situations

• glaucoma
• glaucoma suspect
• other optic nerve disease
• neuro-ophthalmic disease
• disorders of the retina
• disorders of the globe
• disorders of the choroid
• disorders of the visual pathways
• neoplasm of the eye
• ystemic disease
• high-risk medication affecting the retina
• significant eye injury

RETINAL SCANNING

Retinal scanning lasers are non-contact instruments that utilize low-power laser energy to measure the thickness and physical features of the various layers of the retina.

Important clinical functions of retinal scanning lasers include the following

• earlier and more accurate diagnosis of retinal disease
• assist in determining treatment plans
• preoperative surgical risk (cataract surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy)
• postoperative surgical management

Laser scanning may be reasonable and medically necessary in the following clinical circumstances

• glaucoma
• glaucoma suspect
• disorders of the optic nerve and visual pathways
• retinal detachments and defects
• diabetic retinopathy
• other retinal disorders
• macular degeneration
• disorders of the vitreous
• uveitis
• visual disturbances
• systemic disease
• neoplasm of the eye
• injury to the eye

External Ocular Photography

Modern technology allows for digital imaging of the external structures of the eye

• eyelids
• eyelashes
• sclera
• conjunctiva
• cornea
• anterior chamber
• iris
• crystalline lens
• filtration angle

External ocular photography may be indicated in the following clinical situations

• tracking the progress of a condition
• tracking the lack of progress of a condition
• documenting a course of treatment

Specular Microscopy

To best way to perform specular microscopy is with a modern non-contact specular microscope.
The microscope captures an image of the endothelial cells on the back surface of the cornea and the doctor analyzes the resuls to make an assessment about the health of your cornea.

Specular microscopy may be indicated in the following clinical situations

• contact lens wear
• evaluation of uveitis
• evaluation of corneal edema
• evaluation of corneal opacity
• evaluation of neovascularization
• evaluation of endotheliopathies
• preoperative risk assessment (cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, refractive surgery)
• postoperative surgical management

REFRATION

During an eye examination, your doctor may discover a vision problem like nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. If so, it’s likely that one of the next steps will involve a phoropter.
A phoropter is special machine used to switch multiple lenses in front of your eyes. It is used to measure the optical power of your eyes.
By having you look through the phoropter at a visual reference, the person performing the refraction can determine an ophthalmic lens prescription that produces clear, comfortable, binocular vision.

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high definition images

• view 80% of the retina at one time
• helps to identify peripheral retinal disease
• early diagnosis of retinal holes and tears