Retinal Screening
A retinal screening is an integral part of a thorough comprehensive eye examination. This allows early detection of pathology such as diseases of the optic nerve, disease of the retina, vascular changes, retinal tumors, etc. This is usually done through a dilated pupil. New technology now allows an image of the retina to be captured through an undilated pupil with the Optos camera. It only takes 1-2 minutes to capture the images which will be available for review during your exam and in the future. Please note that we still ask patients with specific symptoms or diagnoses to dilate, in order to view the retina beyond the 80% captured with the Optos (ie. Diabetic Eye Exam, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Flashes & Floaters, Cataract PreOps).
Please understand that this service is not covered under insurance as a screening examination. Our office charges a $40.00 fee at the time of your visit for the Optos Fundus Photography. If the doctor request this image due to specific diagnosis, then we will bill insurance and not collect the fee at the time of your visit until we receive notice of coverage from your insurance.