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Home Community Involvement Staff Office Forms and Directions EyePromise Eye Supplements Common Eye Conditions Services and Special Testing Eyeglasses Contact Lenses Insurances Accepted Payment Methods Offers and Promotions	Special Testing CORNEAL TOPOGRAPHY Corneal topography is a computer-assisted diagnostic tool that creates a three-dimensional map of the surface curvature of the eye (the cornea). These details are used to diagnose, monitor, and treat various eye conditions. Most eyes have and evenly rounded corneas, but if the cornea is too flat, too steep, or unevenly curved, less than perfect vision results. The greatest advantage of corneal topography is its ability to detect irregular conditions invisible to most conventional testing such as keratoconus. Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer The Humphrey Visual Field analyzer is a tool that Dr. Ortiz can use to map out a detailed area of what you can see with your peripheral vision. The test is painless and can most often be completed in less than 5 minutes per eye. Checking for small changes in the sensitivity of your peripheral vision can aid in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as glaucoma. MEIBOGRAPHY Meibography is a specialized type of imaging done to directly visualize the appearance of your Meibomian glands. Meibomian glands are the oil-producing glands located within your eyelids that help prevent tear evaporation. These images provide an easy way for Dr. Ortiz to show her patients what is normal vs. abnormal and allow her to help pinpoint the cause of and best treatment for dry eye complaints. Optical Coherence Tomographer (OCT) We now have a Cirrus HD-OCT at our location for our patients. OCT stands for Optical Coherence Tomography. This is a computerized imaging technique that uses laser light to make a 3-D image of the retina. It is a quick, simple, and painless test to perform. The patient sits in front of a special type of camera and pictures are taken of the structures inside the eye. The OCT provides remarkably detailed information about the retina and allows Dr. Ortiz to view and measure abnormalities that are not apparent on regular clinical examination. It also stores data for future comparison so any complications can be monitored for change over time. It is particularly useful in glaucoma and certain diseases of the macula. Retinal Photography Digital fundus photography is a procedure used to visualize the appearance of the retina. Color photographs are taken of the back of the eye and are obtained with the use of a high-magnification camera. These images allow Dr. Ortiz to document the appearance of your retina and provide a baseline for future comparison. Fundus photographs may also help discover any subtle changes to your retina that should be monitored over time. There is no exposure to radiation during this procedure.. We are more than happy to share any reports and images with your other medical care providers if they request copies.
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Special Testing

CORNEAL TOPOGRAPHY

Corneal topography is a computer-assisted diagnostic tool that creates a three-dimensional map of the surface curvature of the eye (the cornea). These details are used to diagnose, monitor, and treat various eye conditions. Most eyes have and evenly rounded corneas, but if the cornea is too flat, too steep, or unevenly curved, less than perfect vision results. The greatest advantage of corneal topography is its ability to detect irregular conditions invisible to most conventional testing such as keratoconus.

Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer

The Humphrey Visual Field analyzer is a tool that Dr. Ortiz can use to map out a detailed area of what you can see with your peripheral vision. The test is painless and can most often be completed in less than 5 minutes per eye. Checking for small changes in the sensitivity of your peripheral vision can aid in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as glaucoma.

MEIBOGRAPHY

Meibography is a specialized type of imaging done to directly visualize the appearance of your Meibomian glands. Meibomian glands are the oil-producing glands located within your eyelids that help prevent tear evaporation. These images provide an easy way for Dr. Ortiz to show her patients what is normal vs. abnormal and allow her to help pinpoint the cause of and best treatment for dry eye complaints.

Optical Coherence Tomographer (OCT)

We now have a Cirrus HD-OCT at our location for our patients. OCT stands for Optical Coherence Tomography. This is a computerized imaging technique that uses laser light to make a 3-D image of the retina. It is a quick, simple, and painless test to perform. The patient sits in front of a special type of camera and pictures are taken of the structures inside the eye. The OCT provides remarkably detailed information about the retina and allows Dr. Ortiz to view and measure abnormalities that are not apparent on regular clinical examination. It also stores data for future comparison so any complications can be monitored for change over time. It is particularly useful in glaucoma and certain diseases of the macula.

Retinal Photography

Digital fundus photography is a procedure used to visualize the appearance of the retina. Color photographs are taken of the back of the eye and are obtained with the use of a high-magnification camera. These images allow Dr. Ortiz to document the appearance of your retina and provide a baseline for future comparison. Fundus photographs may also help discover any subtle changes to your retina that should be monitored over time. There is no exposure to radiation during this procedure..

We are more than happy to share any reports and images with your other medical care providers if they request copies.