 | AUTOMATED VISUAL FIELDS Visual field tests assess the potential presence of blind spots (scotomas), which
could indicate eye diseases. A blind spot in the field of vision can be linked to a
variety of specific eye diseases, depending on the size and shape of the scotoma. Many eye and brain disorders can cause visual field abnormalities. For example,
optic nerve damage caused by glaucoma creates a very specific visual field defect.
Other vision problems associated with blind spots developing within the visual field
include optic nerve damage from disease or toxic exposure or damage to the
light-sensitive inner lining of the eye (retina). Brain abnormalities such as those caused by strokes or tumors can affect the
visual field. In fact, the location of the stroke or tumor in the brain can frequently
be determined by the size, shape, and site of the visual field defect. RETINAL PHOTOGRAPHY Don’t be surprised if someday, your eye doctor orders photographs of the back
of your eye. These pictures are necessary to document the health of the optic
nerve, vitreous, macula, retina and its blood vessels.The photographs are used
for comparison, documentation, and sometimes to diagnose certain eye conditions. 
The normal, healthy retina 
Optic nerve changes in Glaucoma 
Hemorhages in diabetic retinopathy PACHYMETRY A pachymetry test is a simple, quick, painless test to measure the thickness
of your cornea. With his measurement, your doctor can better understand
your IOP reading, and develop a treatment plan that is right for your condition.
The procedure takes only about a minute to measure both eyes. GONIOSCOPY This test is performed on patients who have glaucoma or when the disease is
suspected a special mirrored contact lens is used to allow the doctor to examine
the structures in the front of the eye. With this lens, the doctor can assess the
eye’s drainage system. CORNEAL TOPOGRAPHY Of all the technology currently available, corneal topography provides the most
detailed information about the curvature of the cornea. Using a very sophisticated
computer and software, thousands of measurements are taken and analyzed in just
seconds. The computer generates a color map from the data. This information is
useful to evaluate and correct astigmatism, monitor corneal disease, and detect
irregularities in the corneal shape. RETINAL OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) The OCT has been invaluable in diagnosing patients with many macular disorders.
I would like to give you an introduction to OCT and some of our patient surgical
outcomes. OCT does a direct cross-sectional retinal image of the retina. (In particular
the macula, the center of the retina.) It can be compared to using an X-ray when
diagnosing a broken arm. Direct cross-sectional imaging enables the doctor to look at a
“cutaway” view of each layer of the retina and optic nerve and accurately assess their
characteristics. From one visit to the next we can see if your eye has improved
or deteriorated. 
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CORNEA-ANTERIOR SEGMENT OCT The OCT provides an unprecedented level of detail for our doctors. We can think
of that detail as a microscopic view of a forest. Topography and other technologies
based on reflected light provide only a macroscopic view, the umbrella of leaves at
the top of the forest. But OCT customized for the anterior segment allows us to
actually look at the leaves. As a result, we are able to see things we were unable
to see before. 
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