Retinal imaging is a crucial component of a comprehensive eye examination, providing valuable insights into the health of the retina, optic nerve, and surrounding structures.
As part of our commitment to your eye health, we’re proud to offer retinal imaging to ensure early detection and management of various eye conditions.
Let’s delve into how retinal imaging works, its benefits, what it can diagnose, and why you should prioritise this essential examination.
How does retinal imaging work?
Retinal imaging utilises advanced technology to capture detailed, high-resolution images of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. Using a specialised camera, our optometrists can assess its health and identify any abnormalities or signs of disease.
What are the benefits of retinal imaging?
Retinal imaging offers numerous benefits for your eye health and vision. It enables early detection of eye diseases and conditions, allowing for prompt intervention and treatment. Retinal imaging also provides a comprehensive view of the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels, enabling assessment of overall eye health and identification of potential issues.
Retinal imaging is a non-invasive procedure that does not require any contact with the eye. This makes it safe and comfortable for patients of all ages. It also allows for the monitoring of eye conditions over time, tracking changes in the retina and optic nerve to assess progression and treatment efficacy.
What conditions can retinal imaging diagnose?
Retinal imaging can help diagnose a wide range of eye conditions and diseases for which early detection is crucial for timely intervention and preserving vision.
Diabetic retinopathy
Retinal imaging can detect signs of diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes affecting the blood vessels in the retina.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Retinal imaging can identify changes in the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision, which is affected in AMD.
Glaucoma
Assessment of the optic nerve and retinal nerve fibre layer aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma, a condition characterised by damage to the optic nerve.
Retinal detachment
Retinal imaging can assist in the diagnosis of retinal detachment, a serious condition where the retina pulls away from the underlying tissue.