Weldon Opticians, John St, 
Retinal Imaging
As part of your eye exam, we use a special camera to take a photograph of the retina at the back of your eye. This image tells us a lot about your eye health and is an important part of tracking changes that could indicate you have an eye disease.
Our standard eye exam
Not every optometrist includes retinal imaging as part of their standard eye exam, but we believe it is essential to have this detailed insight to form an accurate picture of your overall eye health. This means that even if you receive a free eye exam under the Optical Benefits scheme, we will include retinal imaging as part of your eye exam.
Quick and easy
We use a state of the art Topcon Retinal Camera to take a photograph of your retina. This process is easy, quick, and non-invasive – all you have to do is look into the camera briefly and the image captured will show not only your retina but also your optic nerve and the blood vessels in the back of your eye. The image is generated straight away, so our optometrists can analyse the results and explain them to you there and then.
Tracking changes in your eyes
The advantage of capturing this retinal photograph is that our optometrist can compare it to previous photographs taken every time you have an eye exam with us, forming a comprehensive record of your eye health over time. This means that any changes in your eyes are easier to spot and monitor.
Early detection of eye disease
Retinal photography gives us up to a 45-degree view of the back of your eye, allowing us to potentially detect eye disease in its early stages, when it is generally more treatable. Conditions that can be diagnosed include glaucoma, retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
Regular eye exams
We need to take regular pictures of your retina to make sure there are no warning signs that your eyesight is under threat. It is important for you to have an eye exam at least every 2 years, even if you think your eyesight is fine, as you can remain asymptomatic with some conditions for a number of years.