Our commitment to your vision extends to the equipment and technology we use. We take pride in utilising a world-class array of modern diagnostic and surgical equipment, carefully selected to ensure the highest standards of precision, safety, and effectiveness.
From diagnosis to surgical procedures, you can trust that your eyes are in good hands.
Explore our state-of-the-art diagnostics that help us recognize and identify issues early, optimize disease and disorder management and improve patient outcomes.
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Orbscan Corneal Topography
A topography unit is a machine that takes a specialized photo of the cornea, the front transparent window of the eye. The resulting photo is a topographic map of the corneal surface, similar to aerial topographic maps of the earth, showing the bumps and valleys on the corneal surface.
Orbscan Topography is a newer technology that can detect irregularities not only on the front surface of the cornea, but also allows mapping of the posterior corneal surface. While conventional topography machines can only give information about the front surface, Orbscan Topography can also determine whether the back surface of the cornea is healthy.
The Orbscan technology also takes pachymetry (corneal thickness measurements) optically without touching the cornea. This allows a measurement reading for the entire cornea, rather than a measurement at just one point. The cost of this test is not covered under your provincial health care plan, MCP, and is optional to the patient.
Humphrey Visual Field
The Humphrey Visual Field Analyser is a tool for measuring the human visual field. A visual field test maps out what your world looks like to you. It measures the area of vision, or how wide of an area your eye can see.
Visual field tests are particularly useful in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Glaucoma is often called “The Sneak Thief of Sight” because it is usually a painless process that mostly affects the peripheral, or side vision, first. The visual field shows changes that are not noticed by patients until the damage is severe. Other diseases, such as cataract, stroke, macular degeneration and diabetes, can also influence the visual field.
Zeiss IOL Master
The IOL Master uses laser technology that allows fast, accurate measurements of eye length and surface curvature, necessary for cataract surgery. Measuring the length of the eye accurately is extremely important in cataract surgery, as it allows for the selection of the right power lens to implant for each patient. The IOL Master is non-contact (nothing touches the eye itself) so there is no need for anesthesia and the test is completely safe and comfortable.
The IOL Master is the latest technology in this area, and is more accurate than any other method, including the ultrasound test typically covered by provincial health plans. IOL Master testing is an option for patients who would like the best possible accuracy available for lens selection. In many cases the increase in accuracy reduces the need for glasses after surgery. The cost of this test in our office is not covered under your provincial health care plan, MCP, and is optional to the patient.
Optos Optomap
Some of the first signs of diseases such as stroke, diabetes and even some cancers can be seen in your retina, often before other symptoms appear. An optomap makes it easier to see them. The optomap is a panoramic digital image of the retina showing a wide 82% view of your retina at one time. The scan takes less than a second and is completely comfortable for adults and children.
Such a wide view of the retina may help detect problems more quickly and easily, and the image can be saved for future comparisons. The cost of this test is not covered under your provincial health care plan, MCP, and is optional to the patient.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) with Angiography
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. With the option of Angiography, our team can evaluate significant changes in your retina by non-invasive means and avoid any extra visits.
With OCT, each of the retina’s distinctive layers can be seen, allowing the mapping and measurement of their thickness. These measurements help with diagnosis and provide treatment guidance for glaucoma and retinal diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. OCT testing prior to cataract surgery assists in ruling out subtle pre-existing issues and is critical to helping ensure patients’ best outcomes. The cost of this test in our office is not covered under your provincial health care plan, MCP, and is optional to the patient.
MAIA Microperimeter
Among many other diagnostic uses, microperimetry helps greatly with early diagnosis and management of dry age- related macular degeneration (AMD). The MAIA scans and stores images of the macular area and function. It detects and monitors retinal functional changes and observes the effectiveness of treatment over time.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a laser system used primarily to help glaucoma patients lower intraocular pressure and control this progressive, degenerative disease. Open-angle glaucoma threatens the sight of more than 50 million people worldwide, with the number of annual cases significantly on the rise. SLT provides the benefits of Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT) without the coagulative damage that leads to scarring.
YAG Laser
Fortunately, a YAG laser can treat posterior capsule opacity safely, effectively and painlessly. This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, takes only a few minutes and is entirely painless; nor does discomfort occur afterwards. A laser removes the hazy posterior capsule from your line of sight without making an incision or “touching” the eye.
Argon Laser (PRP)
Pan retinal photocoagulation (PRP) involves using a laser to make small burns on the peripheral retina. This helps make blood vessels shrink and disappear. PRP has been used for many years and is a very safe and effective treatment for diabetic retinopathy, retinal holes, retinal tears, and other retinal problems.
