Benefits of Optos® Retinal Imaging

Optos^® retinal imaging can help make eyecare more accurate. It produces an image of your retina, which contains tiny blood vessels. This allows your eye doctor to do more than a traditional eye examination. Knowing the benefits of Optos retinal imaging can motivate you to set an appointment soon. Here are the details.

What an Optomap Image Is

Optomap takes an image of your retina. Your eye doctor uses this image to see the blood vessels in your eye, which is helpful in detecting eye conditions and general health problems. Early signs of these conditions can show on your retina even before the onset of symptoms.

Optomap imaging is safe for adults and children. It is also effective, fast, and quick. You need to look into the device as if you are looking into a small hole. The doctor will need you to look one eye at a time. Then, a quick flash of light will signal the capture of the retinal image.

The Benefits

Optos retinal imaging is a result of technological advancements in eye care. It is a reliable tool for determining the true health status of your eyes. Optos can give you the edge when it comes to your eye health. Here are the benefits that you must consider:

It saves time. You will not need to wait for the dilation eye drops to take effect. Being absent from work or school afterward will not be necessary. Using Optos can provide retinal photos of your eyes in not more than 30 minutes
It is comfortable. The device can capture your retinal image without dilation, thus avoiding experiencing light sensitivity or blurred vision for the next four to eight hours as you do with dilation
It spots life-threatening diseases, such as cancer
It improves eye health. Your eye doctor will use Optos to detect any small changes or signs of eye disease. The detailed imaging will show your eye doctor if your retina has changed through yearly scans
It helps protect your vision from blindness
It paves the way for early treatments
It provides a wide image. Optos has a 200-degree view of your retina. The images are detailed and can capture about 82% of your eye
It is efficient and sanitary
It is accessible to adults, teens, and kids. Even seniors and toddlers can get an Optos exam. It is a quick procedure that does not cause anxiety and restlessness even in the most sensitive patients

Optos can bring more insight into your eye health that traditional eye exams cannot. At Sight & Specs Optometry, we help our patients achieve their eye health goals. Please visit our clinic in Queens, New York, for a one-on-one consultation. Please call 718-470-2280 to set an appointment or ask about our Optos retinal imaging packages.