We have utilized digital retinal imaging at Dr. Steven Lutz and Associates, in Ann Arbor Michigan, for about six years. This technology makes viewing the central retina of the eye with high resolution a breeze. Digital retinal imaging is far superior to standard ophthalmoscopy examination technique when evaluating the central retina.
My retinal camera is the Zeiss Visucam. The superb German optics in this unit produces the finest retinal images available anywhere. When evaluating the retinal images in the exam room we utilize high resolution LCD flat screens. The doctor can show the patients their retina on the screen, and can better explain any areas of concern. The imaging system has a zoom feature, allowing the doctor to highly magnify any central retinal area he or she wishes to evaluate more closely. This zoom feature is a key advantage of digital systems over manual ophthalmoscopy.
Age – related macular degeneration (AMD) is a main cause of vision loss in older adults. The earliest signs of AMD are subtle pigmentary changes (and subtle white drusen in the central retina macula). I have found that these subtle pigmentary changes are much easier to see with digital imaging versus standard exam techniques.
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