Clinical Excellence Edgbaston

Diagnosis and Management

We diagnose and manage the following conditions: AMD, glaucoma, cataract, diabetic eye disease, corneal abnormalities, dry eyes, and complex prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.

State of the Art Diagnostic Equipment

Heidelberg Spectralis, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Heidelberg Spectralis is the world's leading OCT and a gold standard in the detection and management of AMD, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. OCT is a non-invasive, in vivo “biopsy”: 3D imaging of the retina and optic nerve head, crucial for the early diagnosis of conditions such as glaucoma and macular disease.

Humphrey Visual Fields testing (perimetry)

Visual field testing detects dysfunction in central and peripheral vision, which may be caused by glaucoma, stroke, neurological deficits and brain tumours. The Zeiss HFA3 is the accepted gold standard of care in glaucoma diagnostics and management.

Visionix VX120

The VX120 is a perfect tool to screen for glaucoma, cataract, visual defects and corneal diseases thanks to a unique combination of functions including refraction, keratometry, aberrometry, topography, pupillometry, tonometry and anterior chamber analysis using Scheimpflug imaging.

• Pachymetry. Measures the thickness of the cornea (the front surface of the eye). Useful in screening patients suspected of developing glaucoma and keratoconus.
• Aberrometry. Measures optical aberrations to give the best refraction and visual performance for daytime and night-time vision.
• Topography. Maps the surface of the eye for keratoconus and the fitting of complex and bespoke contact lenses.
• Scheimpflug imaging. Images the anterior chamber of the eye for detection of cataract opacity, the iridocorneal angle and dry eye diagnosis.