What Your Peers in Optometry are Saying

“The acceptance rate increased because…our belief in the technology and the process changed.”

"While patient education, ease-of-use and other aspects of the technology are extraordinary, it is knowing that I likely will not have missed something with the ultra-widefield view and that allows me to sleep better. What really matters is the quality of care - and optomap gives me piece of mind."

“It is invaluable in patient education. What we, as doctors, perceive becomes more than just words for the patient. Patients will be more emotionally impacted. For example, rather that telling a patient that lifestyle changes need to occur because of negative impacts on blood vessels, when you can show them the bleeding in their retina so clearly, it resonates profoundly with them.

Implementation of optomap in our practice has truly improved disease management strategies and patient compliance.”

“I had used Optos technology for over five years in other practices. I opened my practice with a very nice retinal camera and OCT, but it just wasn't the same as having the single-capture ultra-widefield (UWF™) view that an optomap image provides.”

"We want to be at the leading edge of optometric care. And Optos has brought forward some of the most innovative technology to look inside the eye at the retina."

“I knew it was going to increase our efficiency, but I didn’t expect to see that on day one. It has helped our staff keep an appropriate distance, reduced our exposure, and allowed us to continue providing the high quality of care for which we are known.”

“Simply put, optomap had the most comprehensive picture of the retina I have seen."

"Once the device was installed, I didn’t want to let it go. Anyone considering the investment should do the trial. It’s a chance to see what the Daytona plus really like and whether it’s the right fit for your practice."

“I knew I had to move forward with the purchase when I saw the multi-modality capabilities of Monaco. The fact that I can pull up color, autofluorescence and OCT on both eyes, at the same time, gives me a full spectrum view of the eye. The images are incredibly clear and detailed; even in the far periphery. The decision to purchase was really a no-brainer.”

"Due to my own experience, I am a strong supporter of optomap technology and I recommend it to all of my patients. I am convinced that the optomap exams I was using to track changes in my nevus enabled me to start world-class treatment for my melanoma before it would even been detected by a typical DFE."

"I find the images phenomenal, as do our patients. They are amazed that they can see the image of their retina straight away and gain a better understanding about the health of their eyes."

"Explaining the tests you are performing, including high-level testing like the optomap, that come with an out-of-pocket expense, need not add significant time to pre-testing. Our pretest is designed for 20-30 minutes total. The prescribing of Optos, in which the pre-tester explains what is being done, literally only takes 30 seconds. For that small amount of time and effort, you get a patient who fully understands the service you are providing--and doesn't mind paying a little extra for it. When you effectively present the clinical benefits, 90 percent of patients accept the added fee."

"Having been able to image the periphery of the retina, we would never be able to stop now. We can’t un-see what we’ve been able to see for the last eleven years (…) once you see what you’ve been missing, you won’t look back”

"The Optos devices delivered something no other single piece of equipment could, so we knew we had to have it. People expect us to deliver thorough examinations, so the device fitted into our ethos nicely."

“The 3D Wrap tool helps patients understand what they are looking at inside their eye."

“Daytona has become one of the most important pieces of equipment we have in our practice and I simply cannot imagine practicing without it.

Where technology like OCT took time to establish its usefulness, Daytona swept away any doubts within days picking up new pathologies and previously missed findings, bringing huge confidence to our optometrists and patients alike as it was clear we were offering the most comprehensive eye exam possible thanks to this technology.”

"Clinically the California is fantastic, you can monitor images, diagnose pathology and it reduces the need for dilation, so it is incredibly easy to capture an excellent image while making the patient experience much more comfortable."

“Quite simply, you must differentiate yourself in quality of care. You must demonstrate
that you are serious about ocular health.”

“We found three retinal holes in the periphery of a young, otherwise healthy, asymptomatic patient...and that was the sale right there. To be able to see these peripheral detachments and save a 14-year-old girl’s vision was certainly worth the investment.”

“optomap is so much more than a screening tool. It improves exam efficiency, generates revenue, enhances quality of care and patient education. My only regret is that I didn’t get it sooner.”

“From high blood pressure to retinal vein occlusion that can lead to blindness, using optomap has helped us improve what we do and ultimately, save the sight of our patients. “

"optomap allows me to connect better with my patients and I have much more clinical information about my patients then I have had with other retinal imaging instruments."

"The biggest advantage is the ultra-widefield technology. It shows any tears, breaks or detachments in my patients’ eyes which, before, could have gone unnoticed. It’s been a godsend."

"I truly can't imagine practicing without Daytona. I believe that it has been a factor in the faster-than-anticipated growth the practice has seen."

“I'll never practice without the optomap again - being able to detect conditions you can't see otherwise is so invaluable and its extremely fulfilling to identify an issue before it becomes a real problem.”

“We were already offering comprehensive primary, contact consult, pediatric, geriatric, and ocular disease exams, but we were motivated to purchase an optomap device, primarily, to further elevate our quality of care.”

“A 200° optomap image shows us so much of the periphery that we may not have otherwise seen. And it allows us to explain the need for a dilated exam more clearly, too.”

"In the first week we had the California, we saw at least two patients with retinal holes way out in the periphery, and we had a 15-year-old asymptomatic patient with a retinal tear.“

“Since introducing the Daytona plus into both our practices we can confidently say that our level of patient care has been taken to a new level.”

"Our Daytona device has proven to be a “practice grower” and it pays for itself within the first week of the month because of our imaging model. We offer optomap at a rate where almost everyone accepts. In addition, once we show the patient their retina and educate them about retinal health, the “Wow” factor gets them to come back year after year and also recommend optomap to their friends and family."

“Between adapting and adjusting our normal protocols as we get back to business in this new Covid-19- era, to spotting issues early to save people’s eyesight, I can’t recommend the optomap enough. It gives both myself and my patients the peace of mind that everything is being spotted and crucially, that it’s happening in a safe way that adheres to current government guidance.”

"Being able to perform an assessment of the macula and the peripheral retina promptly is an immense step forward in optometry’s ability to offer its services as the gatekeeper for primary eyecare."

"The optomap device gives me great peace of mind that I am not missing any issues. I really feel it expedites the whole process, making it more efficient and safer for all involved."

"The ability to visualise retinal function via autofluorescence has revolutionised our practice. It has ensured faster, accurate diagnoses for patients whose symptoms had gone unexplained with traditional examination. Also, using optomap as a patient education tool has been fantastic, my patients are more involved in their eye health than ever before."

"optomap is included in all of my patient exams because quality of care is more important than the ability to pay."

*1^st UK Optometry practice to invest in Optos California*

“Knowing that we are using the top technology to protect, and in some cases, save the sight of our patients is a great feeling. In terms of costs, buying the California has been a significant investment for BBR, but it has protected the bottom line, enabling the practice to continue its planned development of clinical services, whilst increasing fees per hour for service. The investment in Optos ultra-widefield is a no-brainer.”

“I would even say that the scope of the optomap image is better than 9 out of 10 dilated exams. I believe it would be wise to bring it into any practice sooner rather than later. If you don’t have the ability to perform an UWF retinal scan and something goes undetected, then you may be in a legally liable situation.”

“Every day, I see some kind of disease process that’s occurring. I might not have caught some of these pathologies without using ultra-widefield retinal imaging during a routine vision exam. I’ve become better at detecting subtle signs of disease in the eye now.”

"I had an optomap taken at an exhibition; they managed to pick up two small holes, which had never been picked up in all of my eye exams before. If there are things occurring in my own eyes, this is a good reason for me to invest in optomap.

I have built my practice with patient trust, they have the trust that in me, and they keep coming back to see me, and recommending me to their friends and family."

"Our protocol now includes an optomap exam on every patient. The process is quick and easy and allows us to see virtually the entire retina prior to seeing each patient."

"I pride myself on finding pathology but optomap gives me the peace of mind that I am not missing anything. It is an amazing tool."

"We made the optomap imaging affordable from day one.  We've never raised the price, and we've always been profitable. Optos UWF imaging is an asset for our patients and our balance sheet"

“Optos enables us to invest in and advocate for our patients with technology”

“optomap has given me – and my patients reassurance that I could not offer before. I also don’t see its only purpose as having to pay for itself, which is really unexpected. That is the aim, of course, but it’s more important that people are coming to me because of it. It marks us out as different.”

"Use the Daytona on every patient, every time for a screening tool. Then you can use the medical images for cases as needed. That additional revenue will not only pay for your Daytona, but it will offset the cost of an OCT."

“The more images I see, the more I realize that I might not see them if I wasn’t using optomap technology.”

“I have used the various optomap retinal imaging systems since their inception. In 2017, I upgraded to the Daytona plus, and I could not think of offering a comprehensive eye care service without this equipment in my practice.

When fellow practitioners continue to insist examining the far periphery does not matter, I stress that the periphery is often the staging point for a multitude of diseases, it is the area of new discovery and must not be ignored or remain unexplored.” 

“In retrospect, it's the one piece of equipment I just wouldn't want to do without.”

“The technology is phenomenal and it helps us pick up vascular and retinal changes."

"I am blown away by how I can get a really good ultra-widefield view of the retina and then, with the OptosAdvance software, zoom in and out on any portion of the image without losing any resolution."

"It helps me provide the best service to my patients. I honestly think there is no reason to practice without it."

“optomap gives me tremendous peace of mind. It is a silent partner working with me to ensure that nothing is missed.”

"With optomap imaging I feel much more confident that I am not missing anything and that I am providing the highest quality of care...and that is my primary concern."

"optomap ultra-widefield imaging system is the only opportunity for optometrists to examine more than 80% (200° ) of the retina without dilation. They can thereby identify anomalies of the posterior segment of the eye, which may require treatment"