Specialized Instrumentation
at
La Porte Vision Center
Cirrus OCT (Zeiss): This instrument provides exquisite high-definition images of ocular structures, which aids the doctors in detecting and managing any changes produced by glaucoma, diabetes, age related macular degeneration or other retinal conditions.
GDx (Zeiss): Designed to detect retinal nerve fiber loss secondary to glaucoma, the GDx aids the doctor in identifying changes that may be undetectable with dilation alone. This technology also compares old vs. new results to track the progression of glaucoma.
Visucam Pro NM Fundus Camera (Zeiss): This system
digitally captures images of the internal and external eye structures.
It allows for the accurate and digital documentation of ocular
conditions. This can be especially useful in glaucoma, or in any other
progressive disease, when comparisons can be made to past examinations.
Cellchek XL (Konan): The Cellchek specular microscope captures high resolution images of an individual’s corneal endothelium. The endothelium is responsible for maintaining the health and clarity of the cornea, thus preserving vision. With this microscope, individual cells are imaged so that damage or disease can be detected on a cellular level and thus much earlier than with the naked eye alone. Corneal dystrophies such as Fuch’s can be closely monitored with this state of the art technology.
Atlas 9000 Corneal Topographer (Zeiss): This instrument measures corneal shape and identifies the steepness and flatness of the cornea, much like a topographic map of the earth describes changes in the land surface. It helps in the diagnosis and monitoring of keratoconnus or other diseased corneal states, and determines what shape of contact will be most suitable for the patient.
