Diagnostic Eye Technology
At Acuity Eyecare, we invest in the latest eye technology to ensure our patients receive the most accurate and comprehensive clinical care. The diagnostic tools we use allow us to detect subtle changes in your ocular health that may not be visible through traditional methods.
Precision Diagnostics & Advanced Care
Using advanced eye technology during your comprehensive eye test allows us to provide high-definition eye health assessments and tailored management plans for a variety of conditions.
Advanced Retinal Imaging
OCT Scanning
(Optical Coherence Tomography)
An OCT scan is like taking an X-ray of the back of the eye. This advanced eye technology allows the optometrist to visualise and measure the different layers of the retina which are not able to be seen with the naked eye, or with the fundus camera alone. It is invaluable in the early diagnosis, monitoring, and management of many eye diseases including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.
Digital Fundus Photography
The fundus camera is used to take high-quality colour images of the retina (the back of the eye). Photographs are invaluable in monitoring many conditions including naevi (freckles), glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration. They are used as a baseline to more accurately detect changes over time; however, they do not replace the need for a comprehensive examination as most cameras do not capture the entire retina.
Functional & Structural Testing
Visual Field Testing
A visual field machine (perimeter) is used to measure all areas of vision, including your side or peripheral vision. This piece of eye technology measures the extent of vision loss in many eye diseases, neurological conditions, and vision loss due to certain medications. It is also the standard equipment used for VicRoads fitness to drive assessments.
Corneal Topography
(Medmont Meridia + Oculus Pentacam + sMap 3D topographer)
Corneal topography is a non-invasive imaging technique which provides a three-dimensional map of the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye). It assists in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as keratoconus. This eye technology provides invaluable information to assist in Ortho-K contact lens fitting and refractive surgery assessments including LASIK and PRK.
Clinical Assessment Tools
Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
The Slit Lamp Biomicroscope is a very important instrument in assessing eye health. As the name suggests, it consists of a light source that can be narrowed to a slit and a biomicroscope, allowing a magnified view. The slit lamp is used to examine the anterior segment of the eye including the cornea, lens, iris, conjunctiva, sclera, and eyelids. With the use of an additional handheld diagnostic lens, it is used to view the posterior segment (retina) including the optic nerve, macula and vitreous.
Eye Pressure Measurement (Tonometry)
Intraocular Pressure (IOP) is routinely measured in adults, as elevated IOP is a risk factor for glaucoma. Traditionally, measurement requires the installation of anaesthetic eye drops and a dye called Sodium Fluorescein. However, Acuity Eyecare is also equipped with ‘I-Care’ eye technology, which enables IOP to be measured with minimal discomfort and without the need for drops.
