Your eyes deserve the best care possible. At Simpson Optometrists, we offer state-of-the-art Retinal Imaging as part of our comprehensive eye exams, ensuring your eye health is monitored with precision.

What is Retinal Imaging?

Retinal Imaging is a non-invasive technology that captures high-resolution images of the back of your eye, including the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. These detailed images provide our optometrists with valuable information to monitor your eye health and detect signs of eye conditions early on.

Why is Retinal Imaging Important?

By capturing these images during your exam, our optometrists can spot changes that might otherwise go unnoticed, giving you the best chance to manage or treat any potential issues.

How Does Retinal Imaging Work?

The process is quick, painless, and involves no direct contact with your eye. Using advanced digital technology, we take a detailed image of your retina. This allows us to see what’s happening beneath the surface of your eye, providing a more comprehensive view of your eye health compared to traditional methods.

Retinal Imaging vs. OCT: What’s the Difference?

While Retinal Imaging provides high-quality images of the retina and optic nerve, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) offers a more detailed, 3D view of the deeper layers of the retina. OCT is typically recommended for patients at higher risk of certain conditions or those requiring a more in-depth analysis of their eye health.

Schedule Your Retinal Imaging Exam Today!

Stay proactive about your eye health by booking a comprehensive eye exam that includes retinal imaging. Contact Simpson Optometrists today to schedule your appointment and ensure your vision stays clear and healthy for years to come.

  • You see things upside down – it is your brain which turns the image the right way up.
  • Your eyes are made up of over 200 million working parts.
  • A blink typically lasts 100-150 milliseconds.
  • You blink on average 4,200,000 times a year.
  • Your eyes only see three colors: red, blue, and green. All other colors are combinations of these.
  • The world’s most common eye color is brown.
  • Your eyes are about 1 inch across and weigh about 0.25 ounce.
  • Your eyes can process 36,000 pieces of information in a single hour.
  • Although the function of tears is to keep eyes clean, scientists don’t fully understand why we cry when we are upset.
  • About half of your brain is dedicated to vision and seeing.
  • Your eye can detect candle light from 14 miles away.
  • Out of all the muscles in your body, the muscles that control your eyes are the most active.
  • Contrary to urban myth, contact lenses cannot become ‘lost’ behind your eye.
  • Your eyes can see 500 shades of grey.
  • While a fingerprint has 40 unique characteristics, an iris has 256. This is why retina scans are increasingly being used for security purposes.
  • You see with your brain, not your eyes. Our eyes function like a camera, capturing light and sending data back to the brain.

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