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“I wholeheartedly believe that the optomap retinal exam is a unique clinical tool and essential for every optometric practice. As well as giving our patients a higher level of clinical care, the optomap Retinal Exam has also added value to the retinal exam and given our practice the opportunity to generate a new profitable source of income. We recommend this exam to all of our patients and most are happy to pay the additional fee. Patients are amazed to see their own retinas and are wowed by the 3D imagery. We have found numerous pathologies (including undiagnosed diabetes and a choroidal melanoma) which would have been missed with conventional techniques.”

“Our practice benefits from both a clinical and business perspective with patients really appreciating our investment in this new technology as well as the added revenue we receive. We can also differentiate our practice from others, giving new patients a reason to come to our practice and then to return for their next exam.”

Brian Tompkins Bsc FCOptom
Tompkins, Knight & Son
Northampton

"We were totally convinced that the optomap Exam had something more to offer us over existing products."

"We have effectively positioned optomap as an enhancement to other procedures to view the retina – but one that is free of pupil dilation or any other non-contact exam. On average 20% of the patients we see have some form of retinal anomaly or pathology – many of whom have no other signs or symptoms of disease and we are only locating this thanks to optomap."

"optomap enhances our ability to refer effectively and we have very few false positive referrals."

"The benefits of the optomap Exam are clearly seen by the patients – both in terms of them being able to actually see what is going on in their retina – a powerful educational tool in its own right – and it adds an extra dimension to the depth of eye exam they feel they are receiving."

"Everyone in the practice is truly committed to optomap which is a unique clinical tool. This commitment and understanding of its potential for retinal screening has contributed to optomap proving to be very popular with our patients. Our average patient uptake is 95%."

Simon Barnard PhD FCOptom FAAO DipCLP DipClinOptom
Barnard Levit Ltd, London
Director of Ocular Medicine, Institute of Optometry, London & Associate Professor at the Department of Optomety, Hadassah College, Jerusalem, Israel.

"optomap has become an established integral part of the eye examination at my practice. It is a wonderful screening tool for retinal examination and patient education, providing peace of mind for both optometrist and patient. We actively encourage all patients to have the optomap and many now specifically ask for it by name."

Coral Allan BSc Dip SV M.C.Optom
John Trotter & Co
Edinburgh

"We were one of the first wave of practices in the UK to start using the optomap. We chose it over a standard fundus camera because we recognised its additional benefits – no dilation, wider field of view, enhanced images. A decision we have no regrets in making. We are still convinced of the benefits to our patients and recommend that they all take the opportunity to be imaged. The patients are impressed with the images obtained whether it is their first or sixth time of being imaged. They appreciate that we are able to easily compare passed images and reassure them of their continuing eye health. We are more confident in our ability to detect conditions we would otherwise have missed in the peripheral retina – and in dealing with those 'flashing and floaters'. We are still getting patients recommended to consult us from near and far because of the optomap draw factor. We continue to firmly believe that the optomap enhances our clinical ability as well as our reputation within the community as a practice of quality eyecare."

Vic Cottam BSc FCOptom
Cottam and Glaister
Lancashire

"Sheinman Opticians have been using optomap Retinal Exams as a routine practice since 1999. We have been continuously impressed by the giant leap forward facilitated by this unique wide-field imaging system. Numerous patients have had symptom-free retinal defects revealed that might have passed unnoticed with conventional examination. In many cases sight and life-threatening conditions have been discovered and immediate referral and treatment has followed."

"We are one of the first practices to have the optomap Plus Retinal Exam that has brought a new order of ‘high definition’ and far-reaching peripheral images even to the ora serrata. This has helped even more patients with potential problems to achieve early treatment from the first week of installation."

John Sheinman FCOptom
Sheinman Associates
Northampton

"The optomap Retinal Exam provides benefits to both the patient and the practice. Among these benefits are the earlier detection of retinal pathology, reduced chair time, and reduction of patient discomfort. All of these benefits lead to a higher level of clinical care, greater patient satisfaction, greater patient retention, improved patient compliance with annual exams, and significant economic benefits for the practice and practitioner."

Walter West, OD, FAAO
Medical Editor, Optometric Magazine
Brentwood, TN

"The doctors in our practice, with the help of our receptionist and technicians, recommend an optomap Retinal Exam for all of our patients appointed for comprehensive examinations and retinal evaluations. Patients are willing to pay extra for this space age diagnostic technology, especially when they realize it will save them time and provides the doctors with permanent documentation. The optomap provides the primary care practitioner with the best retinal health screening tool available."

Bobby Christensen, OD, FAAO
Vision Source
Midwest City, OK

"We’re a relatively new practice with a commitment to technology. We had patients coming and asking for the optomap. They love the WOW factor. It’s really a valuable tool to help me diagnose, educate and treat my patients."

Dustin Reece, OD
Modern Eye Care
Concord, NC