New Technology Improves Eye Care :
Lindenhurst Eye Proudly Integrates Spectral OCT Into Practice
If you're concerned about your eye health, or just want to be sure there are no complications looming on the horizon, then we've got news for you. The Ophthalmologists at Lindenhurst Eye Physicians and Surgeons have recently added a new, powerful tool in their commitment to the advanced treatment of diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Spectral OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) is the most advanced eye-scanning device available that provides early identification of glaucoma and macular degeneration. The use of this new technology serves to reinforce Lindenhurst Eye's commitment to excellence in the field of Ophthalmology.
Spectral OCT uses specific wavelengths of light to create a map that helps doctors detect minute details within the eye and identify problems at their very beginning, even before patients experience any symptoms of eye disease. Spectral OCT is the most effective way to provide advance warning for common eye diseases including, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. The OCT procedure is non-invasive and painless.
The doctors at Lindenhurst Eye Physicians and Surgeons know that there are many potentially debilitating eye diseases for which there are no symptoms. This new technology allows for Ophthalmologists to spot potential problems at their inception, and act accordingly. This is made possible because the use of Spectral OCT allows doctors to see a visual map of the eye that is so precise, and so accurate that even the tiniest of retinal details are visible.
Leading physicians around the world have praised Spectral OCT as the first truly three-dimensional eye-mapping procedure, and possibly as a way to help prevent blindness. Lindenhurst Eye Physicians and Surgeons incorporate Spectral OCT technology to provide comprehensive imaging and the evaluation of glaucoma and retinal disease. Spectral OCT is the gold standard for vivo imaging of the posterior segment of the eye, and offers proven reproducibility for management of glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and other diseases.
Additionally, the Ophthalmologists at Lindenhurst Eye Physicians and Surgeons use Spectral OCT to provide real-time cross-sectional images and quantitative analysis of retinal features to optimize the diagnosis and monitor retinal disease and for enhanced pre- and post-therapy assessment. Spectral OCT is beneficial for the evaluation of cataract patients, pre and post-operatively, and for the assessment of early signs of glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Lindenhurst Eye Physicians can also use Spectral OCT to produce:
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Retinal imaging and analysis to facilitate a more complete assessment of pre and post op cataract patients for better patient management. |
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Images that measure RNFL and the optic nerve head to aid in the detection and management of glaucoma. |
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Comparisons between retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and macula thickness to an age-matched normative database. |
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Spectral OCT cross-sectional images are valuable for clinical evaluation of macular holes, macular edema and other retinal pathologies. |
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If you're over 50 years old, Spectral OCT may be indicated even if you haven't experienced vision problems in the past. Spectral OCT is capable of giving you the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your eyesight will remain unblemished for years to come. If you are experiencing blurred or cloudy vision or are having trouble seeing at night, make an appointment today.
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