Discover optomap Retinal Imaging
When it comes to quality eye care, you need great technology.
Advanced technology, like the optomap, gives us a wide-angle view of the inside of your eye, allowing us to provide you with more information about your eye health.
At Great Hills Eye Care, we believe in retinal wellness screenings every year using advanced technology: the optomap retinal scanner. Book your next eye exam with us today and see it for yourself!
Our doctors recommend this important test annually for every patient to monitor eye health over time and screen for eye disease.
What Does the optomap Do?
The optomap was carefully designed to reveal the internal structures of the inside of the eye in detail, without having to use the vision-blurring dilating drops!
During the test, you’ll face the optomap. This scanner can capture a 200-degree view of your eye and retina in just a second. This allows us to get a better understanding of your ocular health and detect signs of disease.
In addition to seeing more of the retina, the optomap can see through the layers of the retina to uncover eye diseases that may normally be hidden with the typical microscope exam. Having performed thousands of optomap scans, our skilled Great Hills Eye Care optometrists will carefully review your images in detail with you during your examination.
What Can We See?
The optomap is an effective tool we can use to diagnose:
Benefits of the optomap
The optomap has many benefits:
- It’s easy & fast
- No side effects
- No need for dilating drops
- Provides a permanent image of your retinal health
- Allows you to participate in your eye health & monitor over time
Low cost (covered by some vision or medical plans)
optomap Retinal Imaging: Frequently Asked Questions
What is retinal imaging?
Retinal imaging involves using an advanced laser scan or camera to capture an image of your retina, allowing our doctors to more easily diagnose potential eye diseases. It is designed to be fast and comfortable and does not require the eyes to be dilated, allowing us to provide convenient and comprehensive eye care.
We use optomap retinal imaging in our practice, and our doctors recommend that this procedure be performed annually for all our patients.
Is retinal imaging required?
Our doctors believe that this is the most comprehensive screening tool available for our patients and recommend that it be performed on an annual basis for all patients.
It helps us uncover early signs of several eye diseases and conditions, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal disease, diabetes, and hypertension. If you are under the care of another eye doctor, such as a retinal specialist, or prefer to opt out of this test, you may do this by completing a short waiver when you arrive for your exam.
I had retinal imaging done last year. Do I really need to do it again?
Retinal imaging should be considered part of your annual comprehensive eye exam. Retinal health can change over time, and many conditions may develop or progress without noticeable symptoms. This image becomes part of your permanent medical record, enabling us to view more of your retina, measure aspects of your eye, and magnify some of the finer details.
By repeating the imaging this year, we can track any changes, even subtle ones, and identify potential issues early. This is particularly important because conditions like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, or macular degeneration can evolve gradually.
Does my young child need retinal imaging?
Not only is retinal imaging completely safe and easy for children, but it is strongly recommended, as many eye problems can begin developing at an early age. It’s a quick and painless way to help keep your child’s eye health on track with no side effects.
How does it work? Is it safe?
Retinal imaging is painless, noninvasive and does not involve any radiation.
optomap retinal imaging uses advanced scanning laser technology to create a panoramic, digital, high-resolution, 200-degree view of the retina. With over 40 million images taken, no side effects have been reported.
We’re Committed to Your Eye Health
At Great Hills Eye Care, your eye health is our top priority. Book your next eye exam with us today!
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Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Drew Provost
Clinic Director/Founder
Dr. Drew Provost received his bachelor’s degree studying Sociology/Microbiology from the University of Georgia followed by his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry.
Dr. Raymond Carneglia
Optometrist
Dr. Raymond Carneglia received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin followed by his Doctor of Optometry Degree from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry.
Dr. Monica Do
Optometrist
Dr. Monica Do attended the University of Texas at Austin where she obtained her bachelor’s in biology followed by her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Dr. Ashish Patel
Optometrist
Dr. Ashish Patel earned his Bachelor of Science in biology from Texas A&M University in College Station. He then attended the University of Houston School of Optometry, where he obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree.
Dr. Marcia Truong
Optometrist
Dr. Marcia Truong attended San Jose State University where she obtained her bachelor’s in chemistry followed by her Doctor of Optometry degree at Illinois College of Optometry.
Dr. Emily Janak
Optometrist
Dr. Emily Janak received her bachelor’s in biomedical sciences and nutritional sciences from Texas A&M University. She then obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Dr. Jin Uehara
Optometrist
Dr. Uehara attended the University of Texas at Austin where he obtained his Bachelor’s in Biochemistry followed by his Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Our Locations
North Austin
Find us conveniently located attached to the Costco just off Research Boulevard. Feel free to park anywhere in the Costco parking lot.
- 512-345-2000
- 512-345-2002
- 10401 Research Blvd, Suite A
- Austin, TX 78759
The easiest way to get in touch with us is to text us at:
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pflugerville
Our Pflugerville location is attached to the Costco at the corner of Highway 130 and Kelly Lane. Give us a call if you have any trouble finding us.
- 512-551-2278
- 512-551-2279
- 1901 Kelly Lane, Suite A
- Pflugerville, TX 78660
The easiest way to get in touch with us is to text us at:
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Georgetown
Find us conveniently located attached to the new Costco just off I-35 . Feel free to park anywhere in the Costco parking lot.
- 512-793-7931
- 512-790-0991
- 2201 I-35, Ste A
- Georgetown, TX 78628
The easiest way to get in touch with us is to text us at:
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
