Retinal Imaging by Experienced Optometrists in Sherwood Park

How Does Retinal Imaging Work?

Using medicated drops, your optometrist will dilate your pupils. They’ll ask you to rest your chin and forehead on the supports and open your eyes as wide as possible. A laser scans your eyes and immediately provides your doctor with digital images. 

The entire process takes around 5 minutes, but your vision may be blurry for about 4 hours.

What Can Retinal Imaging Diagnose?

Interestingly, your retina is the only place in the body that a doctor can see the blood vessels without surgical intervention. This means that digital retinal imaging is your first defence against potential health problems like high blood pressure or diabetes, leading to hypertensive retinopathy and diabetic retinopathy, respectively.

The blood vessels in your eye can also pinpoint eye disease signs that can effectively steal your vision. Some of these diseases include:

• Glaucoma
• Age-related macular degeneration
• Retinal damage
• Retinal detachment
• Optic atrophy
• Papilledema

What Happens If My Doctor Detects an Eye Disease?

• If performing retinal imaging results in detecting eye disease, your optometrist will recommend an appropriate course of action. Depending on the severity of the disease, they may refer you to a specialist for treatment.Otherwise, your optometrist will discuss all of your options to give you the best chance to protect and preserve your vision.If you have any questions or concerns about retinal imaging, we’d love to help. Please give us a call or send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.