Special Equipment Ever wonder what all those gadgets are in the optometrist's office?
Auto-refractor
"The Christmas Tree:" This device allows an objective assessment of refraction, useful in younger patients or those who cannot communicate effectively. This is always followed up by a subjective refraction as well. more... |
Non Contact Tonometer
"The Puffer:"Intra-ocular pressures are measured as part of every eye exam for patients older than 10. The air-puff NCT allows quick and accurate IOP readings without the need for corneal anaesthesia and direct contact. more... |
Automated Perimeter 
"Field Tests:"For the past 7 years we have had an Allergan - Humphrey 620 Field Analyzer with StatPac. This instrument allows full threshold and screening tests of peripheral vision, useful in the detection and monitoring of glaucoma, neural troubles, cataract and macular degeneration. This device is one of the ways we test for and monitor Glaucoma. more...
Low Vision Aids
We have a full selection of telescopes, microscopes, binoculars and magnifiers to assist partially sighted patients make the most of their remaining vision. Strokes, cataracts and circulatory troubles are all a fact of life in the elder population and take their toll on visual function.
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