State-of-the-Art Specialty Equipment:

• iZon
  Patients who are wearing new iZon Lenses report that their vision is clearer, sharper and more vivid than ever before. iZon Lenses have also been clinically proven to improve nighttime driving vision by dramatically reducing glare and providing better definition. In FDA-validated tests, iZon wearers were able to recognize and react to a hazard in the road 25 feet sooner than conventional lens wearers. Call our office to see if you are a candidate for iZon High Resolution Lenses. Click here to view more information on iZon's website.
• Optos
  Used by our office to get an ultra-widefield view of the retina (the back of the eye). While eye exams generally include a look at the front of the eye to evaluate health and prescription changes, a thorough screening of the retina is critical to verify that your eye is healthy. This can lead to early detection of common diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and even cancer. The exam is quick, painless, and may not require dilation drops. To read about various conditions of the retina, click here.
• Pachymetry
  Pachymeters play a vital role in glaucoma screening, the co-management of refractive surgery patients, and assessing corneal pathology. Pachymetry can be defined as the measurement of corneal thickness. Sound waves are bounced off tissues that form echoes, which are used to measure the corneal thickness.
• Scout Wave Topographer
  The Scout Topographer offers corneal topography, visible light pupillometry and dark-adapted pupillometry all on the same map. In addition, the Scout's corneal wavefront maps clearly display lower-and higher-order aberrations that can be individually removed from the map for better understanding of problems. It is even possible to design a custom contact lens utilizing custom Wave Software. This is especially helpful in patients with post surgical complications from RK and Corneal transplants.
• Specular Microscopy
  Specular microscopy enumerates the number and relative health of endothelial cells, allowing an objective assessment of the patient's cornea. In cases of Fuchs' corneal dystrophy, the cornea begins to show swelling and the vision becomes blurred. Specular microscopy is used to measure the corneal endothelium cell density and determine the presence of corneal swelling. For more information, click here.
• Ophthonix
  An autorefractor that allows us to make custom eye glasses. Determines near and farsightedness and astigmatism and assists in children's evaluations.
• Endothelial Cell Counter
  Measures health of cells on the back of your cornea.
• Automated Visual Fields
  Determines peripheral and central vision disorders.
• Ophthalmoscope
  Examines the internal portion of the eye for a wide range of problems.
• Biomicroscope/Slit Lamp
  Examines the external eye for abnormalities.
• Lensometer
  Measures the power of your current prescription lens.
• Automated Keratometer
  Measures the shape of your eye for a proper fit of contact lenses.
• OCT III
  The Stratus OCT incorporates optical coherence tomography technology to provide comprehensive imaging and measurement of glaucoma and retinal disease. Stratus OCT is the gold standard in vivo imaging device for the posterior segment and offers proven reproducibility for disease management. The Stratus OCT provides real-time cross-sectional images and quantitative analysis of retinal features to optimize the diagnosis and monitoring of retinal disease and for enhanced pre- and post-therapy assessment. The device is beneficial for evaluation of cataract patients, pre- and post-operatively, and for the assessment of early signs of glaucoma and glaucomatous change.
• Compound Microscope
  Used to examine patient's eyelashes for Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis which are mites found in the hair follicles, especially the eyelashes. Older people are much more likely to carry the mites; estimates range as high as a 96-98% infestation rate in aged people. The lower rate of children may be due to the fact that children produce much less sebum. Our office looks for these mites by carefully removing an eyelash or eyebrow hair and placing it under a microscope.
• Zeiss Cirrus HD-OCT
  Some views draw the observer directly into the picture – views such as those offered by Cirrus HD-OCT. This new high-performance OCT instrument from Carl Zeiss Meditec offers a quantum leap forward. Featuring spectral domain technology, Cirrus HD-OCT delivers exquisite high-definition images of the ocular structures.  Advanced optics aid in the examination of patients with cataracts. Dilation is not required even for pupils as small as 2.5 mm.  Mouse Driven Alignment™ delivers superior image capture and analysis in just a few clicks, resulting in reduced chair time for the patient.  
• Wheelchair Access
  Our office and equipment are wheelchair accessible.