Specialized Testing

We offer the following specialized testing at all of our locations unless otherwise noted:

Optomap® Retinal Imaging: Palafox, Milton, Fairfield, Nine Mile Crossing and Foley

This non-invasive procedure allows your doctor to see a much more detailed view of the retina than is possible with conventional methods. This image becomes a permanent part of your medical file, enabling your doctor to make important comparisons should potential vision-threatening conditions appear at a future examination. Our doctors believe the Optomap® Retinal Exam is essential to your comprehensive eye exam. This imaging device enables doctors to detect early signs of various ocular conditions and systemic diseases, including glaucoma, Macular Degeneration (AMD), High Blood Pressure (HTN), Diabetes (DM Type I and Type II), and retinal abnormalities such as tumors, holes, and detachments.

Icare Eidon Retinal Imaging: Fairhope, Baptist and Navarre

This non-invasive procedure lets your doctor quickly and painlessly evaluate a large portion of the retina in great detail and provides a permanent record of your eye health over time. An in-depth view of the retina, allowing early detection and intervention for sight-threatening conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration or diabetic eye disease. Icare Eidon provides us with a detailed record of your retinal health that can be used for comparison in future exams.

Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT):

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses infrared light waves to create highly detailed, cross-sectional images of the inside of the eye, producing three-dimensional images of the eye, providing a comprehensive view of its structure, particularly the retina and optic nerve. This testing is used to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal diseases, and drug-induced retinal toxicity.

Visual Field Testing:

A visual field test, also known as perimetry, measures your peripheral vision, or "side vision," by assessing how far you can see to your sides, above, and below while looking straight ahead. It's a simple, painless test that helps diagnose and monitor conditions affecting vision. Visual field tests are crucial for diagnosing and monitoring conditions like glaucoma, where early vision loss in the periphery can go unnoticed. They can also help detect vision loss caused by other conditions, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, and optic nerve damage.

AdaptDX Dark Adaptation Test:

AdaptDx is a dark adaptation test that helps detect and monitor age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It measures how quickly your vision adapts to darkness, a process called dark adaptation. Specifically, it identifies patients at risk for vision loss due to AMD, even if no other signs of the disease are detectable. The test measures the time it takes for the eyes to recover from the bright light and see the dim stimulus, known as the Rod Intercept (RI). This RI value is a key indicator of dark adaptation."

Lipiflow for Dry Eye Syndrome: Palafox Only

LipiFlow is a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment for dry eye syndrome, specifically designed to address meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), a common cause of severe dry eye symptoms. It uses heat and gentle pressure to clear blockages in the meibomian glands, which produce the oily layer of the tear film, and stimulate oil production.

RETeval Electroretinography (ERG): Fairfield and Milton

RETeval ERG is a handheld electroretinography (ERG) device for diagnosing and monitoring retinal function and optic nerve pathways. It measures the retina's electrical activity in response to light stimuli, objectively assessing retinal health. This device is used in diagnosing and tracking diabetic retinopathy, as it can measure the functional status of the retina and identify potential progression risks. It also detects and tracks changes to the ganglion cell layer to aid and support the diagnosis, management, and treatment of optic nerve disorders such as glaucoma.

ForeseeHOME AMD Monitoring Program:

Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults. ForeseeHOME AMD is a home-based monitoring program designed to detect vision changes. Our doctors recommend that our patients use this device daily for a few minutes to assess their vision, and it alerts our doctors to any significant changes. This early detection helps facilitate timely treatment, which is crucial in preventing further vision loss.

Corneal Topography:

Corneal topography is a non-invasive procedure that uses reflected light to create a 3D map of the cornea's surface. The technology captures reflections from concentric rings on the cornea, which are then processed to create a detailed map. The resulting map is a color-coded representation of the cornea's curvature and shape. Topography can help detect and track conditions like keratoconus (a progressive thinning of the cornea), astigmatism, and other corneal irregularities.