What is Autofluorescence(AF)? Why does it matter to me? Digital images of the back of your eye, the retina, are becoming standard practice in Optometry. These images help determine changes that can help in the detection of many types of eye disease including glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Now what AF offers us is an image of the retina that shows metabolic changes deep in the retinal tissues, basically sick cells below the surface. This gives us information about early eye disease that does not show up on regular photos or Optomap images. AF along with OCT images (CT/MRI like image) of the retina allow your Optometrist to show you areas of concern and track them closely so that problems are caught early. Call in today to book your appointment, get your AF images and see for yourself what AF is all about.
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