The OCT is an amazing tool that gives us a much deeper look inside the eye. This is instrumental in monitoring glaucoma, diabetes and macular degeneration as well as many other conditions. It allows us to see beneath the surface similar to dentists using an x-ray machine. We are able to see a cross-sectional view of the retinal layers. In these layers, we can see new blood vessel growth, extra fluid, holes and tears, and deposits. The OCT also has an optic nerve scan that allows us to much more accurately detect early signs of glaucoma. Prevention is key-once visual loss happens from glaucoma in your peripheral vision, you cannot repair it. With this amazing technology, we can diagnose your condition and start treatment much earlier than we would be able to in the past.

This is an example of the wealth of information we can get from a simple non-invasive OCT screening scan of your eye. A retinal photograph of your eyes is complementary service, but Dr. Bauder also highly recommends adding on the iWellness screening scan for a value price of $29.00. As you can see from the photo, this goes so much deeper than a basic picture does. The iWellness scan gives your doctor a detailed look at the health of your macula tissue. In addition, It also measures a certain area of the eye called the Ganglion Cell Complex that gives us a predictive value of developing glaucoma. This scan can help your doctor identify signs of disease before they may be visible on the clinical exam. Early detection and prevention is of utmost importance in order to preserve your precious eyesight. If any suspicious data is found on the screening, you may be scheduled back for a more thorough evaluation and scan to further investigate.

This state of the art digital refracting system helps us to get a more accurate, and more efficient prescription for you. It allows us to switch between your current prescription to the new prescription with the click of a button which helps you to see what the difference would be with a prescription upgrade. This helps keep you in control of your vision. It also connects automatically to our EHR system to help cut down examination time as well as decrease transcription errors. Gone are the days of grainy projected eye charts. We have high definition computerized charts, that allow for better quality.

Uptown Eye Care has added a camera to the slit lamp (microscope) that is used to look at your eye. Retinal cameras are fantastic at documenting pathology inside the eye, but has limitations for the front of the eye. The anterior segment camera allows still photographs and video of corneal conditions, infections such as 'pink eye', cataracts, even contact lens fittings. You won't have to wonder what the doctor is talking about as they explain that you have a corneal ulcer or that your contact lens is not fitting well, or the signs of dry eye on your lid margins. You can actually see it for yourself and then be better prepared to understand your condition. Understanding is key to good compliance.