Digital Retinal Scans at Core Optique
Eyes: A window to your health and well-being
At Core Optique we believe that the eyes are the window to the body. It's a window to what we call systemic disorders, like diabetes or high blood pressure. And we can see signs of these when we look at the eye.
WE LOVE YOUR EYES! Core Optique is extremely passionate about the quality of your eyesight and general health, so we find it extremely important to look beyond on the surface. A Digital Retinal Scan can help reveal ocular health issues and, in some cases, general health issues that relate to retinal changes, so it’s best to have one as part of your regular eye examination.
How does digital retinal scan work?
A Digital Retinal Scan provides a 30° to 45° photograph of your retina, optic nerve and blood vessels. This diagnostic scan is extremely important, as some eye conditions and other medical issues can be detected by comparing small changes over time. Our highly trained optometrists will ask you to look through an eyepiece, like a pair of binoculars attached to the scanner, at a coloured spot until a flash goes off. We’ll then discuss the results with you and your scans will be kept safely on file, we also can easily send you a copy via email as soon as the examination is completed, for your own records. Over time, this helps us to build a profile of your eye health so that we can act early if there are any subtle changes in appearance.
What we look for from your digital retinal scan!
Good, healthy retinas are what Core Optique loves to find. What you need to remember is that for many conditions, early detection can lead to more effective treatment options. So never be worried, digital retinal scanning is extremely important and a great base line for general health and well-being.
A digital retinal scan can assist our highly trained optometrists determine early warning issues or abnormalities that may indicate poor eye health or the early stages of eye diseases.