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As of January 2007 over 10 million Optomap® Retinal Exams have been performed.

A digital image of your retina is immediately displayed for your doctor to review with you.

The Optomap® Retinal Exam allows the doctor to assess the health of your retina.

The sensitive tissue that makes up the retina is susceptible to a variety of diseases. It is essential to catch any problems early in their progression to avoid vision loss This includes retinal tears, retinal detachment, retinal bleeding.

Anyone can have their eyes examined with the Optomap® Retinal Exam, from children to adults to the elderly.

Yes.

No, the Optomap® Retinal Exam is imaging the back of your eye, and cataracts are a problem that occurs on the front of your eye. The Optomap® Retinal Exam will tell you if you have diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, retinal holes, tears and detachments, macular degeneration, malignant melanomas and many other retinal disorders.

A digital image of your retina is captured in less than a second.

Many retinal conditions do not produce symptoms such as pain. When detected early enough, many retinal problems can be treated to avoid vision loss. However, once a retinal problem has caused a loss in vision, it is almost never reversible. Early detection is vital to preserving good eye health.

It is particularly important for people who are at risk for diabetes to have an Optomap® Retinal Exam since they are particularly prone to problems with the retina that could lead to vision loss.

There is no need for dilating drops with the Optomap® Retinal Exam. However, if your doctor should see an area that they feel is suspicious, he/she may dilate your eyes and examine them further using other methods.

The Optomap® Retinal Exam gives the doctor a comprehensive view of your retina without dilating your eyes. With the Optomap® Retinal Exam, it is possible to avoid dilation in most cases although your doctor may still wish to dilate your eyes.

Yes, if there has been no dilation the Optomap® Retinal Exam will NOT blur your vision or make your eyes sensitive to light.

No, the Optomap® Retinal Exam is very comfortable, quick and painless.

The Optomap® Retinal Exam should be part of every comprehensive eye exam, and you should have your eyes completely examined once per year. NOTE: This may vary for diabetic or other patients who have known conditions and are being managed by their doctor.

The Optomap® Retinal Exam will not change the current health of your eye, only help your doctor to better diagnose the health of your retina.

Yes.

Unless there are problems found, or your doctor needs more information, the Optomap® Retinal Exam will be the only picture of your retina taken at your visit.