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by Scott Hasty, O.D., Ossip Optometry Medical Director
Optomap Retinal Exam, an ultra-widefield retinal examination, is the revolutionary diagnostic tool
that allows clinicians to view a majority of the entire retina.
The Optomap Retinal Exam is a non-dilating scanning laser that captures a digital image of the retina. The Optomap allows the doctor to capture a 200° high-resolution image of the retina in a single shot-- without dilation -- in a quarter of a second. It’s easy for the patient, takes just a few minutes to perform, and is immediately available for review with the patient in the exam room.
Dilation, the traditional method, requires eye drops that enlarge the pupil area and bours vision for approximately 4 to 6 hours. The drops require 20 minutes to take affect and the another 10 to 15 minutes of evaluation with a bright light source and a magnifying lens. The resulting clinical evaluation is similar to the Optomap if the clinician is experienced, patient is cooperative and pupil dilation is maximized. A comprehensive dilation is achieved through 8 to 10 individual inverted views of each retina that is documented on the exam form.
The doctors at Ossip Optometry recommend this type of retinal screening because:
- Less evasive that the dilation method
- Creates a permanent record
- Allows for future comparisons
- Can be reviewed by other doctors, if necessary
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