New Technology
The Eye Practice is committed to always being at the forefront of technology. We are not simply about precribing glasses and contact lenses. We provide comprehensive eye exams using the latest in cutting edge technology to assess and care for the health of your eyes.
We continually up-date our skills and equipment to ensure that we are providing you with the very best in eyecare supported by the latest in technology.
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Retinal imaging
Our Digital Retinal Camera allows us to take a high resolution image of the back of your eye. This allows a more detailed and wider angled view than would normally be achieved with conventional observation methods. Even the most subtle, early signs of an eye condition can be captured.
Retinal photography provides a baseline for the condition of your eye. This makes future changes much easier to monitor. This technology is especially valuable in detecting and monitoring slow developing, sight threatening conditions such as Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration and the eye related effects of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Retinal images such as this one (see right) are kept on file to monitor future changes allowing direct comparisons to be made from visit to visit.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a technique for obtaining diagnostic cross-sectional images of the retina at a resolution equivalent to a high powered microscope. Here at The Eye Practice we have used the Stratus OCT for many years as our standard of care for comprehensive retinal disease, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration management. We are one of the few practices in Australia to offer OCT retinal imaging.
As part of our effort to continue to bring you the highest standard in optical care combined with the latest in technology, we have recently upgraded our OCT retinal imaging to incorporate th Cirrus HD-OCT 4000.
Cirrus HD-OCT 4000 is a light-scanning ophthalmoscope using spectral domain technology to take 27000 A-scans/sec, in comparison to the Stratus OCT which takes 7000 A-scans/sec. This provides even more superior visualization of anatomical details across a wider range of patients and consistent precision performance. The Cirrus HD-OCT 4000 is simply another way we provide comprehensive eye care to our patients to detect the early signs of any eye conditions before they affect your eyesight. It's our way of giving you peace of mind about your most precious commodity - your eyesight.
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Similar to the Stratus OCT, the Visante OCT is a diagnostic imaging device for the front segment of the eye, including the cornea (clear front cover of the eye), the iris (coloured circle of the eye), and the lens of the eye (which is housed just behind the iris and pupil).
This high resolution imaging system is used to accurately measure corneal thickness prior to and following laser vision correction. It gives the most detailed cross-sectional view of the cornea, which is highly useful in monitoring conditions related to the front of the eye such as Keratoconus.
The Eye Practice is one of very few Optometry practices in Australia to offer this highly advanced form of technology.
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Corneal Topography
Integral in a practice so heavily involved with contact lenses, the corneal topographer is used to map the shape of the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye). This technology provides Optometrists at The Eye Practice with a three dimensional representation of a patient's eye.
With this information in hand, the contact lenses most suitable for that particular patient can be chosen from stock or custom made at the laboratory. This enables our Optometrists to ensure that your contact lenses fit comfortably and provide you with the clearest vision possible.
Corneal topography is also used extensively to monitor degenerative diseases of the cornea such as Keratoconus.
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Humphrey Matrix
The Humphrey Matrix represents the latest development in the area of Glaucoma management. Using a Frequency Doubling Technique (FDT), this device enables the detection of visual field defects in their early stages.
In the early stages of Glaucoma, most people are unaware that they are developing the condition.
By enabling early detection of visual field defects, this highly detailed assessment method improves the success of treatment in Glaucoma to prevent eyesight loss.