Why is a retinal exam so important?

Some of the first signs of diseases such as stroke, diabetes and even some cancers can be seen in your retina, often before you have other symptoms.  An optomap makes it easier to see and treat them.

What is an Optomap?

The optomap is a panoramic digital image of the retina produced by Optos scanning laser technology.  It is the only technology that can show a wide 82% view of your retina at one time.

How will an Optomap benefit me?

An optomap's wide view of the retina may help your eye doctor detect problems more quickly and easily.  Unlike traditional retinal exams, the optomap image can be saved for future comparisons.

Are there side effects?

Optomap images are created by non-invasive, low-intensity scanning lasers.  No adverse effects have been reported in over 39 million sessions.

Is an Optomap safe for children?

Yes.  In fact, many vision problems begin in early childhood, so it's important for children to receive quality routine eye care.

Does it hurt?

No.  It is completely comfortable and the scan takes less than a second.