MOUNTAIN VIEW OPTOMETRY'S HIGH-TECH EYE EXAM EQUIPMENT

Not every optometrist’s office will be equipped with the latest technology. Make sure your Eye Doctor's is -- your eyes are too important.

optomap® Retinal Exam
The optomap® Retinal Exam is the latest device which helps us protect your vision. It’s a scanning laser ophthalmoscope that takes an ultra-wide field picture of your retinas. This enables our doctors to check your eyes in greater detail for any signs of a problem that could affect your eyesight. This equipment has greatly reduced the need for pupil dilation in most cases.

Digital Retinal Camera
The Retinal Camera takes a high-resolution image of the inside of your eye to create a record of some very important structures.  The retina, optic disc and macula are imaged. This allows the Doctor to assess whether you have any risk for eye disease, as well as creates a permanent digital record of how your retinas look.  The software also enables us to tell if any subtle changes have taken place from one exam to the next that may place you at risk for a problem.

Visual Fields Analyser 
This computerized instrument takes a precise measure of the sensitivity of your peripheral vision, and compares it to the expected values.  Problems in this area can be an indication of glaucoma, retinal or optic nerve disease, or even brain tumours.  The software is able to track the reliability of each test, and automatically alter the type of testing based on your responses during testing.

Humphrey’s FDT 
The Humphrey’s FDT is similar to the above Visual Fields Analyzer, but simpler and quicker. It tests fewer points in your peripheral vision and is used primarily as a screening test. We now use the FDT for all adult complete eye exams to test your peripheral vision prior to your visit with the doctor.

GDx Laser Nerve Fiber Analyser
Glaucoma is a common disease with potentially serious consequences if undiagnosed.  One risk factor for glaucoma is a thinning of the nerve fibre layer (NFL), the part of the retina immediately around the optic disc.  The GDx uses a laser to measure the thickness of your NFL and compares it with statistical normal ranges.  Finding a thinner NFL can help us diagnose glaucoma years in advance, preventing vision loss and possible blindness.