Wide field view astonishes us at Karori!

Every few years the technology for imaging eye health transforms to provide another level of eyecare.  It’s exciting that even after 30 years as optometrists, we are so excited at the new wide field retinal imaging that has just arrived at CapitalEyes in Karori. It’s arrival preceded the installer, so it was sitting boxed up and waiting outside the consulting room, looking like a very large present!

Our new Eidon machine uses confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy to create high resolution images of the retina at the back of your eye.  It uses a laser beam with a series of mirrors and lenses to create an image of the retinal surface, detailed and in true colour, a wide field image of the eye.  

The wide field is a standard 90 degree view, as shown in the picture with Kevin. Then we also have the option to combine multiple images of the periphery giving a view of 200 degrees – astonishing.  It also copes with images taken through small pupils, so already we are finding less need for drops at a regular eye check, and better quality view even for those with hazy cataracts forming.

What this means for you is an easy painless check, giving a high quality image for the optometrist to check your eye health, and save for future monitoring over time.

We then also show you the image on our large screen and it is astonishing!  The clarity and detail – and of course it’s always more interesting your are looking back at yourown eye!

Designed in Finland, made in Italy, and now in Karori – the new Eidon machine looks space age and the cover hides the very clever tech inside.  Alongside the Eidon we also have the OCT imaging which scans the layers beneath, providing excellent eye care.

We are excited with this transformative update to our well equipped consulting room, and it does feel like a new era – and wide field imaging is now routinely available as part of our regular eye care in Karori.  This retinal image isn’t just a picture, it’s a window to your eye’s health, and a glimpse into the future of eye care. 
In case you haven’t guessed – the optometrists are very excited!