Retina Screening: A Clearer View of Your Health

What is Retina Screening?

An advanced, high-definition digital image of the inside of your eye, including your retina, optic nerve and blood vessels

With advanced retina screening, we can now detect early signs of eye disease before symptoms even begin. Early detection means we can create personalized treatment plans to help prevent vision loss.

In most cases, we’re happy to report a healthy retina, and that peace of mind is exactly why our doctors recommend getting this quick, easy screening TODAY!

Who Should Get Retina Screening?

Retina screening is essential for all patients, and especially recommended for those with:

• Diabetes or a family history of diabetes

• High blood pressure

• Frequent headaches

• A strong eyeglass prescription

• Other health concerns linked to vision changes

How it Benefits You:

Compare changes year-to-year with secure, stored images.

Enhanced detail allows early detection of:

• Childhood eye diseases

• Asymptomatic eye conditions

• Macular degeneration

• Glaucoma

• Diabetic eye disease

The Experience:

You’ll simply look through a device and focus on a target. A quick flash captures the image. That’s it! Our doctor will review the results with you and safely store your images for year-over-year comparisons.

How Often?

Once a year for best overall eye health and monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.​  Does my insurance pay for the retina screening?

• Some insurance plans cover this procedure with a copay up to $39. We can tell you what your copay will be once we verify your individual benefits.

2.​  Do I need it or do I have to get it?

• Our mission is to care for you with excellence and provide the most cutting edge care available. That is why we make this procedure an essential part of your care. Retina screening can help us detect signs of eye disease and prevent loss of vision. That is one of the ways we keep our commitment to you!

3.​  Can I reschedule the retina screening?

• No, it is performed on the day of your visit as part of preliminary testing. 4.​ Is my exam not complete or limited without the retina screening?

• Our doctors always perform a comprehensive eye examination for all of our patients. However, the retina screening is a very important enhancement to your examination and allows our doctors to give you cutting-edge care for your eyes.

4.​ Is my exam not complete or limited without the retina screening?

• Our doctors always perform a comprehensive eye examination for all of our patients. However, the retina screening is a very important enhancement to your examination and allows our doctors to give you cutting-edge care for your eyes.

5.​  Is it needed if it's a child?

• Yes, this screening is recommended for patients of ALL ages as long as they are physically and mentally capable of performing the procedure.

Your eyes are the window to your health. Let’s keep them healthy - together