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Dr. Stolte conducts thorough eye examinations, using state of the art equipment, to establish one's eye sight and the health of the eye. Our comprehensive eye examinations look for early signs of eye disease such as glaucoma and cataracts. Diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and vascular disease can also be detected in the eyes. The eye can give clues to general health as well as eye conditions, and an eye examination is therefore an important part of health care.

bulletAuto Refractometer
 

 

This gives us information on how a patient is focusing on a object with high speed and accurate measurement.
 

bullet Keratron

The 28-ring Placido cone allows coverage over 90% of the corneal surface. Peripheral measurements are extremely important for the analysis of the transition areas in refractive surgery, for correct simulation of contact lens fitting and for the diagnosis of peripheral dystrophies.
The "Arc-Step" calculation method, as well as many other proprietary algorithms in the software, allows the measurement of both curvature and height at each point on the cornea with a resolution and accuracy of less then one micron.
The patented Eye Position Control System (EPCS) allows image acquisition only at the correct focusing distance; and lateral misalignments are automatically corrected. Repeatability checking is provided.
The large, high-resolution monitor clearly displays the tear film and the ring images during examinations, in order to avoid artefacts. It also recalls previously acquired images.


 

bullet Zeiss Digital Imaging System
 

The world’s first digital-ready fundus photography system. Three separate magnification systems at 20, 30 and 50 degrees provide superior resolution and flexibility in documenting specific ocular conditions. the Fundus Camera will give the ultimate in image quality, diagnostic versatility and ability to upgrade to future technologies. Multiple image overlay, merge and graphics functions give the Doctor a broader range of diagnostic tools. This will allow us to take close-up photos of the cornea, the fundus and disc. it allows us to see the back of the eye to detect damage from eye diseases such as macular degeneration or glaucoma.
 

bullet IOL Master

The difference between good vision and great vision after cataract surgery can be attributed to the diagnostic technology used to calculate the appropriate IOL. This technology provides our patients with the opportunity for the best possible visual outcome. The IOLMaster is a great advancement in IOL calculation because it uses very short light waves to measure axial length instead of much longer ultrasound waves, resulting in about three times the accuracy of ultrasound devices. The risk of confusing right and left eye measurements is eliminated with this technology because the IOLMaster automatically detects the right or left eye while taking the measurement . Axis length, corneal diameter, corneal radii and anterior-chamber depth of the eye are measured with the IOLMaster. However, we actually get slightly more accurate and repeatable measurements using a manual ophthalmometer to measure corneal radii, so that is our standard. Measuring the eye with the IOLMaster takes less time than using ultrasound, the traditional form of measurement that requires eyedrop anesthesia.
 

bullet Perimetry
(Visual Field Test)
 

 

Validated by decades of research and clinical experience, HFA is the accepted standard of care in glaucoma diagnosis and management. With HFA you can feel confident you're providing the best possible care for your patients.
Confident glaucoma management
Glaucoma Progression Analysis software provides advanced, accurate progression analysis for better glaucoma management. It helps quantify the likelihood of progression and identify high-risk patients.
GPA accurately identifies clinically significant progression and simplifies interpretation of exam results with plain-language explanations.
GPA is based on detailed empirical knowledge of the variability found at all stages of glaucomatous visual field loss through information acquired in extensive multi-center clinical trials worldwide.
Fast, reliable testing with no compromise in accuracy
STATPAC™, the language of perimetry, compares results to clinically validated, world class, proprietary age-normative and glaucoma databases.
In just 3 to 6 minutes–a third of the time of previous tests–new SITA SWAP™ software and the HFA make blue-yellow threshold testing a clinically practical tool for early detection of glaucoma.
HFA has the widest range of testing protocols on any perimeter. And the ergonomic design promotes maximum comfort, patient wheelchair access and versatility.

 

bullet Heidelberg Retina Tomograph II

During the past decade, major eye centers around the world have used scanning laser systems from Heidelberg Engineering for their research and clinical work.
For exact data in glaucoma research the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph has become the system of choice. In more than 150 peer-reviewed papers and hundreds of abstracts, study results have confirmed unsurpassed reproducibility and consistent longitudinal data. As a result, the highest diagnostic precision to differentiate between normal eyes and early glaucomatous eyes - even before any visual field defect has been confirmed.
 Three-dimensional optic nerve head topography analysis by laser scanning tomography has been shown to be superior to all other imaging technologies. Because of its advantages, this technology is now generally accepted and used to provide the best service possible for glaucoma patients and patients at risk. It is the smallest scanning laser ever, light, portable and ready for telemedicine. It features automatic image acquisition, sector analysis for early glaucoma detection, and automatic progression analysis. Also, all results are presented in a format which is understood by patients to ensure their compliance.
 

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