About Our Technology

At our locations, we believe exceptional eye care starts with advanced technology. By investing in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, we can detect eye health concerns earlier, monitor changes more accurately, and provide personalized care to help you maintain clear, comfortable vision for years to come.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Our Avanti AngioVue OCT is one of the most advanced imaging technologies available in eye care today. Using light waves, it creates incredibly detailed images of the retina and optic nerve, allowing us to detect eye disease long before symptoms develop.

OCT helps us:

• Detect eye diseases at their earliest stages

• Monitor glaucoma progression

• Evaluate macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease

• Assess retinal swelling, tears, and other abnormalities

• Track changes in your eye health over time

Because OCT can identify subtle changes before vision is affected, it plays a critical role in protecting your long-term vision.

Retinal Imaging

Our EIDON Full Field Retinal Camera captures high-resolution images of the back of your eye without the need for invasive testing. These images provide a permanent record of your retinal health, allowing us to monitor even the smallest changes over time.

Retinal imaging allows us to:

• Detect retinal diseases early

• Monitor diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration

• Evaluate the optic nerve

• Compare images from year to year

• Better educate patients about their eye health

Visual Field Testing

Using our Octopus Visual Field Analyzer, we evaluate your peripheral (side) vision to identify areas where vision may be reduced or missing. This technology helps detect conditions that affect the optic nerve and visual pathway, often before noticeable symptoms occur.

Visual field testing helps us:

• Detect and monitor glaucoma

• Evaluate neurological conditions that affect vision

• Assess vision loss caused by retinal or optic nerve disease

• Track changes in visual function over time

The test is quick, comfortable, and provides valuable information about how your entire visual system is functioning.

Corneal Mapping & Dry Eye Evaluation

Our Marco Corneal Topographer and Meibomographer creates a detailed map of the front surface of your eye while evaluating the health of your meibomian glands, which produce the oils that keep your tears from evaporating too quickly.

This technology helps us:

• Diagnose dry eye disease

• Evaluate meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)

• Fit specialty and contact lenses

• Detect corneal irregularities

• Develop personalized treatment plans

Advanced Dry Eye Technology

Available at Our St. Peter Location

For patients struggling with dry, irritated, or fluctuating vision, our St. Peter location offers advanced technologies designed to treat the underlying causes of dry eye disease and provide lasting relief.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy

IPL therapy uses carefully controlled pulses of light to reduce inflammation and improve the function of the meibomian glands, which produce the essential oils that help keep tears from evaporating too quickly.

Benefits of IPL treatment include:

• Reduced dry eye symptoms
• Improved tear film stability
• Better meibomian gland function
• Relief from burning, redness, and irritation
• Long-lasting improvement in eye comfort

IPL is especially effective for patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) or ocular rosacea.

Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)

Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) uses gentle therapeutic light energy to stimulate the meibomian glands and support healthy tear production.

LLLT can help:

• Improve gland function

• Reduce inflammation

• Enhance other dry eye treatments

• Promote natural healing and comfort

Many patients find LLLT to be a relaxing treatment while experiencing lasting improvements in dry eye symptoms.

Additional Technology for Comprehensive Eye Care

In addition to our advanced diagnostic imaging, we use a variety of technologies throughout your exam to provide the most accurate and comfortable experience possible.

Comprehensive Eye Health Evaluation

Our Haag Slit Lamps allow your doctor to examine the front structures of your eye in remarkable detail, helping diagnose conditions such as cataracts, dry eye, infections, and other eye health concerns.

Accurate Vision Measurements

Our Topcon Auto Refractor/Keratometers (ARKs) quickly measure your prescription and the shape of your cornea, providing an excellent starting point for determining your clearest vision.

Comfortable Eye Pressure Testing

Monitoring eye pressure is an important part of preventing vision loss from glaucoma.

We offer:

• ORA Non-Contact Tonometry (NCT): Measures eye pressure without touching the eye while providing additional information about your cornea for more personalized glaucoma assessment.

• iCare Tonometry: A gentle alternative that measures eye pressure without the traditional air puff, making it especially comfortable for children and sensitive patients.

Digital Vision Testing

Our Digital Acuity Screens provide precise visual acuity testing using high-definition digital displays for consistent, accurate results.

Automated Refraction Technology

Our Reichert SightChek Automated Refraction Lane gathers important information about your vision before your doctor begins the refraction, helping streamline your exam while supporting a highly accurate final prescription.

Technology That Supports Better Vision & Eye Health

Whether you're visiting us for a routine eye exam, specialty contact lens fitting, dry eye treatment, or ongoing disease management, our investment in advanced technology allows us to deliver earlier detection, more precise diagnoses, personalized treatment plans, and better long-term outcomes for every patient.