As an ongoing commitment for providing state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Wexler and staff are pleased to inform you of our latest addition to the office that will help assure a much more complete eye exam. This optional test is calledDIGITAL RETINAL IMAGING where remarkably clear and enlarged photograph images are taken of the back of your eyes (the retina, optic nerve, blood vessels, and other parts). Together, you and the Doctor will view the images of the inside of your own eyes and talk about the results. Dr. Wexler can instantly evaluate the retina tissue for a wide range of problems, some of which include:
● Diabetes of the retina ● Retinal detachment ● Vein/artery disease ● Glaucoma ● Cholesterol buildup
● Tumors ● Macular degeneration
● Blood leakage
Advantages of DIGITAL RETINAL IMAGING:
· Nothing touches your eyes, and no eye drops are needed · The retina image can be magnified approximately 600% with a 10.2 mega pixel Nikon Digital Camera producing a retinal image about 16" in diameter. · The images can be enhanced using sophisticated software to highlight details of your eye for study · As easy as getting your picture taken · Takes less than 5 minutes to capture the retinal images . Your images are evaluated at the time the photos are taken and presented to you with a thorough explanation · Images are stored forever and can be compared to future photos taken (here or elsewhere) to study normal and abnormal changes to the health of the eyes
We strongly recommend all patients receive this test, especially those with a history or family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, “floaters”, macular degeneration, glaucoma, severe headaches, pregnant women, highly nearsighted or farsighted individuals, or those who haven’t had an eye exam in two years or more.
If you provide your own blank CD or portable thumb drive, Dr. Wexler will copy your images so you can have your them as a reference at home.
