Reed Eye Associates is proud to introduce the Reed Eye Imaging Center.
Found within Reed's Kreag Road office, the center houses the latest technologies in glaucoma, diabetes and cataract care with a sense of old-fashioned values. In a world of fast growing information and technology, we insist on treating our patients with respect and care. Our knowledgeable doctors and specialists enjoy taking the time to explain new technologies to our patients.
Treating Glaucoma With High Tech Cold Laser TherapyReed Eye Associates is excited to announce a better way to help treat and manage glaucoma with its new state-of-the-art Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) therapy. Glaucoma is typically controlled with the daily use of eye drops. When eye drops are no longer effective, affordable or tolerated due to side effects, patients are in danger of vision loss. Approved by the FDA in 2001, SLT is an exciting new glaucoma therapy that revolutionizes treatment by reducing or eliminating the need for eye drops. SLT is a form of cold laser therapy, and to date, it is one of the most significant and safest advances in the treatment of glaucoma. The microscopic laser light opens clogged drains of the eye and lowers glaucoma pressure to safe levels, thereby helping prevent blindness. What is most important to patients is that SLT therapy can replace or reduce medications. Not only does it address the cost and discomfort of using medications, it eases the issue of medication compliance. SLT therapy is offered at our Kreag Road location in Pittsford with follow up visits at any one of our four locations.
Diagnosing Diabetes & Glaucoma With High-Powered Digital Photography
Reed Eye Associates now offers the latest retinal photography equipment at each of our four offices. The Eye Q Digital Retinal Imaging (Eye Q-DRI) system from Canon Medical Systems allows doctors to instantly capture high resolution digital images of the retina and optic nerve that can be reviewed, printed, or e-mailed within minutes. Because the Eye Q-DRI can photograph an extremely detailed picture of the eye, it is highly beneficial for diagnosing early stages of diabetes and detecting changes in glaucoma, both leading causes of blindness in the U.S. According to the National Eye Institute, over six million people have undiagnosed diabetes that can lead to diabetic retinopathy, a complication that causes damage to the tiny blood vessels inside the retina. The Eye Q-DRI allows the doctor to detect early stage retinopathy and initiate treatment sooner. For patients with glaucoma, the Eye Q-DRI gives the doctor a clear view of the optic nerve. The digital image is saved for comparison to future images and for assessment of the disease, allowing doctors to make adjustments in treatment.
New, More Precise Instrument Used in Lens-replacement Surgery
Reed Eye Associates recently invested in the IOLMaster, a high-precision instrument that revolutionizes all previous techniques for vision measurement. In cataract surgery or other lens-replacement procedures, vision is improved by replacing the eye's natural lens with an intra-ocular lens (IOL). IOLs come in different powers and sizes to compensate for each patient's individual needs. For calculating vision requirements after cataract surgery, precise measurements must be taken to determine which IOL to implant. The IOLMaster sets a new standard for IOL calculations, called optical biometry. According to Dr. Reed, "Patients feel no discomfort using the IOLMaster. There's no need for anesthesia and no risk associated with taking the measurements."
Detecting Glaucoma with High Resolution, Non-InvasiveTechnology
Optical Coherence Tomography, or OCT, iis the latest new technology found at the Reed Eye Imaging Center. A technique for high resolution, cross sectional optical imaging, OCT offers a non-contact, non-invasive method to detect glaucoma and its progression.