Our Technology

Diagnostic Equipment:

	The autorefractor-keratometer serves two functions: 1.  Autorefraction:  the instrument focuses light into the patient's eye and measures the amount of light reflected by the eye's retina. By doing so, the instrument is able to provide an accurate estimate of the patient's prescription, which the doctor can then use as a guide in helping determine and fine-tune the final prescription for glasses and/or contact lenses.  This autorefraction test take only a few seconds to complete, is completely painless, and is performed on all patients prior to seeing the doctor for their eye exam. 2.  Autokeratometry- the instrument measures the curvature of the cornea, or front of the eye, to determine contact lens fitting and optical integrity of the eye.
This instrument is called an FDT analyzer.  It measures a patient's peripheral vision.  It uses a technology known as frequency doubling to rapidly measure a patient's sensitivity to movement and peripheral vision.  The FDT is used as a screening tool to aid in detecting glaucoma, optic nerve disease, as well as stroke assessment.  This test is covered by OHIP for patients under the age of 20 or over the age of 64.
	This instrument is called a pachymeter. Pachymetry is a simple, quick and painless test that uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the eye's most anterior surface, the cornea.  With this measurement, the doctor can better understand your eye pressure reading and thereby assess your risk of developing glaucoma.  Corneal thickness measurement is also important in determining if you are a candidate for laser eye surgery, since laser eye surgery causes a reduction in corneal thickness.  This test is not covered by OHIP.

Optikam

The Optikam is a complete frame and lens selection tool that assists the patient in every aspect of the eyewear selection process.  It consists of a high-definition digital camera, an LCD touch-screen, an interactive patient education module and email function.  The feature our patients appreciate most is the ability to compare four frames choices side-by-side, allowing the patient to clearly see and compare frames while wearing their own corrective lenses.

Easily compare up to four frames side-by-side on a simple touch-screen kiosk.  Enlarge each picture to full screen mode to view with your own corrective lenses to clearly view the cosmetic appearance of your frame choices.  

Email pictures to friends or family to get an instant second opinion or to review for yourself at home.

Ocutouch

The Ocutouch System is a patient education solution that provides interactive eye anatomy
animations that complement the doctor's explanation of your eye exam findings.  This helps each patient fully understand their diagnosis, risks, and treatment options, allowing them to easily grasp otherwise difficult eye and vision topics.