Retinal photography is one of the many technologies we use to monitor the health of the eye. The retina is the thin lining in the back of the eye that light focuses on to create an image. Damage to the retina will result in loss of vision. Diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cancer can be found in the retina. One of our technicians or doctors will take a photograph of the retina, if needed, and then the results will be shown and explained in an easy to understand way.
We also take screening retinal photographs, especially of children. Kids are often a bit nervous and wiggly so they have difficulty sitting still for the doctor to look carefully at their retina during the exam. The speed of the camera allows the doctor to get a much better look and is easier and less stressful on the kids.
