Retinal Photography at Maloney Opticians

Many opticians offer only basic eye tests – but the eye can tell us far more about our general health than people realise. In fact, traditional optical examinations may not always reveal underlying disease or other health issues. The use of new fundus* imaging cameras, however, provides amazing retinal images that can pinpoint health matters – good and bad - for patients of all ages.

For some years now, Maloney Opticians have used their high-tech Topcon non-mydriatic fundus camera to produce detailed images of the retina so that any potential problems can be detected as early as possible. Optometrist, John Maloney, says: “The fundus camera takes a photographic image of the retina so we can see the optic nerve head, blood vessels, macula etc. and detect the early signs of things like glaucoma, diabetes and high blood pressure. On rare occasions we can detect things that are more serious, even life-threatening.”

The fundus camera is a wonderful tool for both optician and customer as it produces instant images to immediately check the health of your eye. When the image is captured it immediately appears on a wide screen monitor, for the customer and optician to see, and is automatically stored. With excellent images using 30° field angles the outstanding image quality of the Topcon Retinal Camera makes it the perfect solution for cases that require in-depth study. The Topcon Retinal Camera is designed for both routine clinical use and screening. It integrates all aspects of clinical retinal photography – from image capture to documentation – in a single, state-of-the-art system featuring all hardware and software.

Check your health with Maloney Optician’s Topcon Fundus Camera – just book an appointment online or telephone us on 0161 905 1104.

*Fundus: a medical term meaning “bottom or base of an organ” in this case the retina of the eye.