Retinal Health Monitoring with Optomap
Annual eye exams are vital to maintaining your child’s vision and overall health. Ortho K Specialty offers the optomap® as an important part of our eye exams, giving Dr. Jonathan Cho, MS, OD, a high-resolution 200° image of the retina — much wider than the traditional 45° image captured in a standard exam.
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Why Retinal Health Monitoring Matters
Many eye problems can develop without you knowing, and your child may not notice any change in their sight at all. Fortunately, diseases or damage such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal tears or detachments, and other health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure can often be seen with a thorough exam of the retina. This kind of monitoring is especially important for children managing myopia progression, since higher levels of myopia carry increased long-term retinal risk.
What Optomap Adds to a Comprehensive Eye Exam
- A scan that shows a healthy eye or helps detect disease
- A wider view of the retina than your doctor can get by other means
- The opportunity to view and discuss the optomap image of your child’s eye with Dr. Cho at the time of the exam
- A permanent record in your child’s file, allowing Dr. Cho to compare images year over year and watch for changes
The optomap is fast, easy, and comfortable for anyone. The entire process consists of your child looking into the device one eye at a time, and the images appear immediately on a computer screen so we can review them together. Learn more about how the technology itself works on our Optomap page.
Schedule Your Optomap Exam Today
Optomap retinal imaging is typically offered as part of a comprehensive eye exam at Ortho K Specialty. Call (646) 798-7140 or request a consultation to schedule your child’s next visit in Bayside, NY.
Retinal Health FAQs
How is optomap different from a standard retinal exam?
Optomap captures a 200-degree ultra-widefield image of the retina, compared to the roughly 45-degree view of a traditional exam, giving Dr. Cho a much more complete picture of retinal health.
Why is retinal monitoring especially important for children with myopia?
Higher levels of myopia are linked to an increased long-term risk of retinal issues, so regular retinal monitoring helps catch changes early.
Will my child need to be dilated for an optomap scan?
Not always. Optomap can often reduce the need for dilation, though your eye care practitioner will determine what’s needed based on eye health.
How often should retinal imaging be repeated?
We recommend annual retinal imaging as part of your child’s comprehensive eye exam so Dr. Cho can compare images year over year.
Can optomap detect conditions beyond eye disease?
Yes, in some cases retinal imaging can reveal signs of broader health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure that present in the retina.
Is optomap included in the annual Maintenance Plan?
Yes, computerized retinal examination is included as part of the annual eye exam in our Maintenance Plan.
How do I schedule an exam that includes optomap retinal imaging?
Call (646) 798-7140 or request a consultation online and ask to have optomap imaging included in your child’s visit.