In-Office Procedures at Retina Group of Florida

Working with scientists and ophthalmologists from around the world, Retina Group of Florida has set the standard in delivering the latest diagnostic methods and treatments for retinal disease. Our offices are equipped with the most sophisticated ophthalmic equipment available for diagnostic testing and outpatient surgery. Retina Group of Florida has assembled a large collection of specialized state-of-the art ophthalmic lasers. Retina Group of Florida also has the latest generation of computer-driven testing equipment to better understand your specific eye disorder to ensure that you receive the treatment that is best for you. 

 

 

Ophthalmology was the first specialty to use the laser. Lasers use short bursts of high-energy light to destroy abnormal cells. Originally used to prevent a detached retina, ophthalmic lasers now are used to stop bleeding, cut tiny openings, and evaporate small amounts of tissue. Laser therapy is usually a short in-office procedure.

 

 

Fluorescein Angiography

Fluorescein angiography is a specialized type of photographic eye test that is used to detect blood circulation problems, swelling, leaking, or abnormal blood vessels in the retina and choroid, structures that are located in the back of your eyes. The test uses an injected dye and a special camera to take photos of vascular structures. It is used to diagnose certain eye conditions, including retinopathies and macular degeneration. Fluorescein angiography is a simple and short test that is performed in our office.

 

Please visit our Patient Education Library for more information about Fluorescein Angiography.

 

 

Indocyanine Green (ICG) Angiography

Indocyanine green (ICG) angiography is a high-speed photographic eye test that is used to detect blood circulation problems in the choroid. The choroid is a blood vessel layer located under the retina in the back of your eye. ICG can be helpful for gathering in-depth information about bleeding in the back of the eye and the functional status of the eye when standard examination and testing alone cannot isolate the problem. The test uses an injected dye and special cameras to take photos of the blood vessels. ICG is used to diagnose certain eye conditions, such as macular degeneration, or to determine if laser treatment is possible. ICG is a short procedure that is performed in our office.

 

Please visit our Patient Education Library for more information about Indocyanine Green (ICG) Angiography.

 

 

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a new imaging technology that allows for measurement of the thickness of the retina and visualization of the different retinal layers. The retina is located at the back of your eye. OCT takes cross-sectional pictures of the retina. It a fast non-contact and non-invasive procedure. OCT is used to diagnose certain eye conditions and diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and macular puckers, macular edema, and macular holes..

 

Please visit our Patient Education Library for more information about Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).

 

 

Fundus Photography

Fundus photography is a specialized medical imaging test used to take pictures of the structures located at the back of the eye, including the retina. It produces a series of photos that are helpful for diagnosing, documenting, and monitoring certain eye conditions. Fundus photography is a short painless procedure that is performed in our office.

 

Please visit our Patient Education Library for more information about Fundus Photography.

 

 

Ultrasound, also referred to as echography, uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of the internal eye structures. It is a helpful diagnostic tool if cataracts, blood, or other conditions prevent a doctor from viewing inside of your eye with traditional methods. A-scan and B-scan ultrasound are helpful for diagnosing retinal detachment, vitreous bleeding, tumors, inflammation, lesions in the eye socket bone, or foreign bodies in the eye. A-scan ultrasound is used to take measurements for artificial lenses for cataract surgery. This quick and painless procedure can be performed in our office.

 

Please visit our Patient Education Library for more information about Eye Ultrasound: A-Scan and B-Scan Ultrasonography.

 

 

Visual Field Testing

Visual field testing is used to detect visual field loss. Visual field loss may result from disorders or diseases of the eye, optic nerve, or brain. A common method of visual field testing involves having you focus at a point while flashes of light are displayed on a screen. You push a button whenever you see a flash of light and a computer maps a record of your responses. Your doctor can review the results to determine the extent of your visual field.