INNISFAIL OPTICAL
The Devil is in the detail. ADVERTORIAL
These images are from our 2 machines, they are both of the macular, they do not constitute the whole scan, just an important section.The image above is from our new machine the below is our old machine. The difference in detail is very evident, in the past the operator really had to know what they were looking for and the patient had to be still for longer. This increase in technology is invaluable for aiding earlier detection and more accurate diagnosis of many eye conditions and is very useful when passing on information to an Ophthalmologist.
AS part of our refit in 2018 we upgraded our OCT to the very latest technology, an Avanti XR 3D. It was a tough decision as our previous machine was still operational and the replacement cost very high. But as part of our commitment to providing the best eye health care to the Cassowary Coast we felt it was a necessary decision. There is a steady increase in the demand in optometry for high quality OCTs, particularly in rural locations where Ophthalmology care is often under pressure and centred in key regions. Being able to provide an eye specialist with very high quality, clear imaging enables them to make the decision of what help a patient may need, how urgent the matter is and even where the patient may need to go for treatment. It can even save some patients the trip to Cairns or Townsville. Our new machine now gives us 3D scans comprising of 100 million pixels with a depth resolution of 0.005 millimetres. This enables our optometrist to find issues that may be small and otherwise hard to identify. As each pa-
tient returns, it overlays their latest scan with their scan history to help point out any changes no matter how small. All this is done very quickly, making it easier for the patient, and reducing distortions from patient movement. This is a huge leap forward on our old equipment, and places it in line with the very best machines on the market. Our OCT is used routinely to check diabetic patients for signs of macular oedema, investigate the cause of a sudden loss of vision and screen at risk patients for macular degeneration and glaucoma. With a myriad of less common conditions utilising this important service regularly, our patients know we have industry leading equipment available on site, if they need it. As part of our commitment to accessible eyecare we donated our old equipment to another FNQ practice that was not in a position to invest the money needed to access this important technology. Enabling them to improve the health offering to their patients.
• Voted the best lenses in the country. • Voted the best dispensing equipment in the country. • One of the only lens manufacturers in the world to design and create their own technology and lens designs, giving them control and direction from start to finish. • Rodenstock has won over 60 significant optical awards globally in the 120 years they have operated. • Industry leading warranties. • Innisfail Optical is still one of only two practices in Queensland and 6 in the country to have all of the equipment and training to provide this technology to their patients At the recent Australian Optical Awards in Melbourne at OMEGA 19, Rodenstock won
Best dispensing equipment: For its groundbreaking DNEye PRO scanner Best lens design: For its Freesign 3 with DNEye technology
Rodenstock data about the DNEye pro suggests 92% of patients reported sharper vision 80% had better vision at dusk 84% reported enhanced contrast 98% said they would recommend DNEye lenses
• Locally owned • Locally focused Professional eye health care Quality eye wear to suit your needs 39 A Rankin Street Innisfail (Opposite the Shire Hall) • Call: 4061 1506 • www.innisfailoptical.com.au Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, September 12, 2019 Page 7