What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working age Americans. Early detection is critical to prevention, yet fewer than 50% of all diabetic patients have an annual eye examination.
High blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. The retina detects light and sends images to the brain.
Diabetic Retinopathy occurs when there is damage to the retinal
vessels. With this service, we are able to provide a quality, fundus
photo that is assessed to determine any presence of diabetic eye
disease.
The test is a simple, painless, five-minute procedure done right in
your office. There is no equipment to buy; we provide the technologist
and the retinal scanning equipment. The only thing needed is a small
room with the capability of being darkened.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises because of slowed fluid drainage from the eye. If untreated, it may damage the optic nerve and other parts of the eye, causing the loss of vision or even blindness.
Diabetes is
one known cause of Glaucoma and it is one of the leading causes of
blindness in the world. The test for Glaucoma takes seconds and our
tonometer delivers one of the most delicate puffs of air of any
non-contact tonometer.
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Who Reads these Studies?
Each scan is read by a state licensed, board certified eye care
specialist. You are provided with results within 3 business days.
Primary Care Physicians are accountable for insuring that HEDIS
measures are followed for diabetic patients. Without a results report
in the medical records, the measure has not been met. This testing will
meet that requirement.
