Optos Examination

We are pleased to inform you that during your next visit to Drs. Cooper, and/or Colavito you will experience the benefits of the latest technology in eye exams – the Optomap™ Retinal Exam.  The Optomap produces a comprehensive image of your retina without the side effects of dilation.  Thus, we can better prevent or reduce vision loss in our patients with a simple, quick and patient-friendly new exam.

Any eye exam should always include a careful look at the retina, which is located at the back of the eye, to screen for abnormalities or disease.  The sensitive tissue that makes up the retina is susceptible to a variety of diseases that can ultimately lead to partial loss of vision or even complete blindness.  Early detection of any retinal abnormality is crucial.  Previously, this could only be done by dilating the pupils, a procedure that many patients found uncomfortable, inconvenient and time-consuming.

The Optomap using a new technology – the Panoramic200™ Retinal Imaging System enables us to see more of your retina than observed during dilated exams without the discomfort and inconvenience associated with pupil dilation.  As a result, you will not experience blurred vision or sensitivity to light following your eye exam.  (Dilation results in thirty minutes of waiting and 3 or more hours of blurred vision).  It is important to note however, that should any abnormalities be detected or if we cannot obtain an acceptable image, dilation may be necessary.

The Optomap exam is simple: at the push of a button, we can generate a computer image of your retina for immediate review.  Experience with this technology has already led to improved disease detection and has possibly prevented vision loss and blindness in several patients.

We will be discussing this revolutionary exam with you further at your next appointment.  We are dedicated to offering our patients the best eye care possible, and acquiring the tools to help us do so.  We look forward to seeing you during your next visit – and providing the most comprehensive and advanced vision care available.

To find out more about the Optomap Exam – visit www.optomap.com