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RETeval ERG is an amazing device that provides comprehensive information about your retinal health. The retina is the back portion of your eye which detects light as it enters the eye. Then, it converts that light signal into an electrical signal for your brain to interpret what your eye has just seen.
An ERG device will measure both the speed and the strength of that electrical response which comes from your retina when it is flashed with a series of lights. Sensor strips will collect the signals, and these strips will be placed just under your eye, right next to your temples. It's a similar method as with ECG tests.
The first thing we do at our clinic which is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is to clean the surface of where we are going to place the sensor strips. Your skin will be cleaned and dried off with a skin prep gel to get rid of any excess oils or lotions that may have been on your skin. Therefore, it's important to not wear any eye makeup or face lotion before you come into our office, especially if you know that we will be doing RETeval ERG testing on you.
After your skin is clean and dry, the sensor strip will then be placed under your eye and around your temples. You will then cover your non-tested eye and the handheld device will be placed over your eye. The RETeval will flash a series of lights into your eyes. The process usually takes around a minute.
RETeval ERG will automatically prepare the results for our eye doctor once the test has been completed. Your results will be compared to a large database of response times from patients in the same age range. Having a report that flags any abnormalities will help the doctor to diagnose eye conditions or decide what kind of treatment or further testing you need for the various visual disorders.
A RETeval ERG is so valuable to diabetics as you may have functional changes to your retina before there are any obvious signs of diabetic retinopathy on your retina, and this device is able to provide that information to the doctor. Traditional eye tests for diabetics were able to show when the cells were beginning to die due to mismanaged diabetes. Now with the RETeval ERG eye doctors can detect damage before permanent cellular death has occured.
The ERG enables our eye doctors to diagnose earlier, more accurately, and continue to follow up with objective measurements.
The RETeval ERG results give the eye doctor a lot of information about the retina and the optic nerve. Also, what's so amazing about RETeval ERG is that it is effective not only for detecting eye disorders in adults like glaucoma, but it's also helpful for children. The reason is that children, especially if they are non-verbal, may find it difficult to express themselves if they are experiencing vision problems. The RETeval ERG will allow them to examine the child's retina and vision, enabling them to detect congenital or hereditary issues with the child’s vision.
Amplify EyeCare Manhattan is excited to offer this device, which has so many uses, and we are looking forward to using it to benefit our patients and provide them with better overall care. Be sure to schedule your eye exam today by calling us at (212) 752-6930, so you can receive a thorough, comprehensive examination.
At Amplify with Dr Wernick I was seeking help for seemingly intractable, probably age-related dryness. I've seen other doctors about it, and that has been helpful, but what he explained to me about it and the careful way he answered all my questions gave me so much more of a clear understanding of what is going on (and is not) that I am more able to implement all his and others' recommendations than I was before. And he gave me additional resources for further follow-up. I am most grateful.
Wow! This is a great Eye Care medical facility. I was thoroughly examined by Dr. Pinkhasov for over 2 hours. She made sure to check my eyes for pretty much everything and patiently explained proper care for my eyes. They definitely know how to provide great care and treat their patients right. Now I know why they have such a great reputation and been around for so long.
Dr. Kavner is a gifted diagnostician and orthoptic therapist. He treated me several decades ago for a condition similar to dyslexia. I was having migraines five times per week. I worked with him for about a year and I experienced tremendous improvement (down to 3-4 per year) that has lasted.
Dr. Kavner recommended two types of eye therapy for my daughter. One of them using bio-feedback. In just three sessions she is seeing considerably better. She shouted this morning: Ooh my God! I could not see these letters with my glasses on, and now I can see them without my glasses. If you are willing and able to invest in improving your vision, this is a good place to go to!
Dr. Kavner recommended two types of eye therapy for my daughter. One of them using bio-feedback. In just three sessions she is seeing considerably better. She shouted this morning: Ooh my God! I could not see these letters with my glasses on, and now I can see them without my glasses. If you are willing and able to invest in improving your vision, this is a good place to go to!
I have always found Dr Kavner's work, expertise and wisdom of the highest caliber. As one of the fathers of OT, occupational othomology, his depth and breadth of knowledge about the eyes' health and wellbeing of the patient is exemplary. Cannot say enough good things about him.
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