Ultra-widefield digital imaging using the Optomap California — capturing 200° of your retina in a single shot to detect eye disease before symptoms begin.
What Is It
Retinal imaging uses a specialized digital camera to capture high-resolution photographs of your retina — the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye that makes vision possible. These images give your doctor a detailed, permanent record of your eye health at a specific point in time.
At Elite Eyecare Nashville, we use the Optomap California by Optos — one of the most advanced retinal imaging systems available. Unlike conventional cameras that capture only a small portion of the retina, the Optomap California captures 200° in a single, painless image. That's 82% of your entire retina at once.
This wider view means we can see more, detect more, and protect your vision more effectively — including conditions in the peripheral retina that standard cameras simply can't reach.
Our Technology
The Optomap California is the gold standard in ultra-widefield retinal imaging. Using low-powered laser wavelengths, it simultaneously captures the central retina, mid-periphery, and far periphery in one image — giving our doctors a view of your retinal health that simply isn't possible with traditional cameras. Images are stored digitally and compared visit-to-visit so even the subtlest changes don't go unnoticed.
Our Approach
Your doctor reviews your health history, medications, and any symptoms. This context shapes how we interpret your imaging results and what conditions we're screening for.
You rest your chin on the support and look into the camera. The Optomap California captures a 200° ultra-widefield image of your retina in less than half a second — no dilation required in most cases, no discomfort.
Powered by Optomap CaliforniaYour doctor reviews the high-resolution images with you immediately, walking you through key structures, any areas of concern, and what the findings mean for your eye health and overall wellbeing.
Your images are stored digitally and compared pixel-to-pixel against future visits. This longitudinal record lets us detect even minor changes before they progress into vision-threatening conditions.
What We Can Detect
The Optomap California's 200° view allows us to identify a range of serious eye and systemic health conditions — including many in the peripheral retina that standard cameras cannot reach.
Imaging reveals changes to the optic nerve head — often the earliest visible sign of glaucoma — years before noticeable vision loss. Early detection is critical because glaucoma damage cannot be reversed.
For patients with diabetes, the Optomap California detects leaking blood vessels, retinal swelling, and abnormal vessel growth — including in the peripheral retina where diabetic changes often begin.
High-resolution imaging identifies drusen deposits and pigment changes in the macula that precede vision loss from age-related macular degeneration, allowing for early lifestyle and treatment intervention.
Chronic high blood pressure damages retinal blood vessels in distinctive ways. Imaging can detect these changes and may prompt a referral to your primary care doctor before a cardiovascular event occurs.
The ultra-wide 200° field of view is particularly valuable here — peripheral retinal tears and early detachments that fall outside the range of standard cameras are clearly visible with the Optomap California.
Swelling, pallor, or structural changes to the optic nerve can indicate conditions ranging from papilledema to optic neuritis. Imaging provides an objective, detailed record for diagnosis and longitudinal monitoring.
Why Elite Eyecare
We combine the most advanced imaging technology available with personalized care you won't find at a retail chain.
We invested in the Optomap California because we believe you deserve the most complete view of your retinal health — 200° ultra-widefield imaging in a single, painless shot that most practices simply don't offer.
No waiting for a report. Your doctor goes over your Optomap images with you at your appointment so you leave with a clear, complete picture of your eye health.
Nashville patients consistently rate us 5.0 stars for thoroughness, communication, and the quality of care they receive at every visit.
When imaging reveals a systemic concern, we coordinate directly with your primary care physician or specialist to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Retinal imaging coverage varies by plan. Our team verifies your benefits before your visit.
FAQ
Experience ultra-widefield retinal imaging with the Optomap California at Elite Eyecare Nashville. Schedule your appointment today — it takes minutes and could protect your sight for years.
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