We continually invest in the best possible equipment so we can continue to give you the best possible eye care. We also make sure we’re properly trained in how to operate the equipment and interpret the information it gives us. After all, even the best technology is only as good as the people who use it.
Optical equipment can look quite daunting and make some people feel apprehensive. To help put your mind at rest we’d like to tell you about some of the equipment we have, what we use it for and why it’s important.
We use this machine to check your peripheral vision. The visual fields map the pathway from your eyes to your brain. The test allows us to pick up the early onset of certain conditions such as glaucoma and to monitor their progression.
This machine measures the power of the lens in your glasses and shows us your current prescription.
This is commonly referred to as the puffer test. We use it to measure the pressure inside your eye. It helps us identify conditions such as glaucoma, inflammation and retinal detachment.
This is an alternative to the puffer test we use to measure the pressure inside your eye. We also use it when the pressure inside your eye is above a certain level.
The test is commonly used in hospital eye departments to measure intraocular pressures (IOPs). Because it involves a probe touching the surface of your eye we perform it under local anaesthetic (drop form).
This machine gives us a high-resolution 2D image of your central retina. It is included in all our eye examinations.
However, we would always recommend Optomap imaging over basic fundus photography as it can capture over 80% of the retina and so allows for a more thorough assessment.
This machine takes high-resolution retinal images covering more than 5x the surface in a standard retinal photograph, without the need to dilate the pupils. No other device can do this in a single capture.
This allows us to see much more of the eye together at the same time, allowing for easier identification of problems as well as monitoring changes and progression over the years. Optomap imaging can help us spot serious conditions such as eye cancers, stroke and diabetic retinopathy in their early stages and can protect against impaired vision or even blindness.
The OCT scanner provides high-resolution 3D images of your eyes. The scan provides a cross-section of your retina, giving us detailed information about each layer. This helps us diagnose diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration in their early stages.
We are currently the only optician in the local area to use the Visioffice X. This digital imaging technology takes accurate measurements of your eyes which we use to make sure your frames and lenses are a precise, tailor-made fit to your eyes and natural head posture.
As well as making sure your glasses fit perfectly and so give you the best possible vision, this technology can help you choose your frames. It allows you to see up to eight images or short videos of yourself on one screen so you can compare how you look in different frames.
