Doctor Deupree has made great efforts to equip
The Macula Center with the most modern ophthalmic
equipment available. Here, we describe some of
the equipment we use to provide our patients with
the best care available.
Optical Coherence Tomography
(OCT) OCT is a new, non-invasive technology used
for imaging the
retina, the multi-layered sensory tissue lining
the back of the eye. OCT, the first instrument to
allow doctors to see cross-sectional images of the
retina, is revolutionizing the early detection and
treatment of eye conditions such as
macular
holes,
pre-retinal membranes,
macular swelling
and even
optic nerve damage.
Zeiss
Visulas Laser Laser surgery is used for many retinal
problems including
diabetic retinopathy and
macular degeneration. The Zeiss
Visulas laser system incorporates many years
of experience in the development of
ophthalmic lasers along with the unrivaled
safety and precision optics Zeiss is famous
for.
Photodynamic Therapy
Used in conjunction with the Zeiss
laser, Visudyne is the first available drug
therapy for people with a certain form of
age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
known as predominantly classic “wet AMD.”
Visudyne slows the progression of vision
loss that is caused by wet AMD. Dr. Deupree
will determine if Visudyne therapy is the
right choice for you.
Zeiss
Digital Imaging System This state-of-the-art retinal camera is
used for
fluorescein angiography. The Zeiss
FF-450 is the first digital-ready,
universally applicable three-angle fundus
camera designed to be the ultimate optical
interface to digital imaging systems.
Providing the highest resolution available,
the Zeiss allows Dr.
Deupree to assess the finest structures
on the
retina.
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