At Ezekiel Eyes, we photograph the back of your eye in order to document the health of the optic nerve, vitreous, macula, retina and its blood vessels.
The photographs we take are used for comparison, documentation, and sometimes to diagnose certain eye conditions.
Ezekiel Eyes has a state of the art retinal camera on the premises to allow us to take these pictures. Because retinal photography is a highly specialized form of medical imaging, it can’t be done with an ordinary camera. It requires a customized camera that is mounted to a microscope with intricate lenses and mirrors. These high-powered lenses are designed so the photographer can visualize the back of the eye by focusing light through the cornea, pupil and crystalline lens.
The patient is asked to stare at a fixation device so the eyes are still. While the photographer is taking the pictures, the patient will see a series of bright flashes. The entire process usually takes only a few minutes.
