Why Advanced Eye Testing Matters for Your Vision Health

Your vision plays a vital role in your everyday life - from reading and driving to connecting with the people and world around you. Today’s advanced diagnostic technology allows eye doctors to detect vision problems much earlier and with far greater accuracy than ever before. At Murrayhill Eye Care, our eye doctors in Beaverton, OR use innovative tools to ensure every detail of your eye health is thoroughly evaluated during your exam.

Early Detection Prevents Serious Eye Diseases

Many of the most common eye conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration, often progress silently. You may not notice any changes in vision until the disease is advanced and damage has already occurred.

Advanced testing gives doctors a clearer, more detailed look inside your eyes—allowing for:

•           Earlier diagnosis

•           Prompt treatment

•           Better long-term outcomes

Simply put, advanced testing could help preserve your vision.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): A Closer Look at the Retina

OCT is like an MRI for your eye. It uses light waves to create high-resolution cross-section images of the retina. This detailed view makes it possible to detect:

•           Macular degeneration

•           Diabetic eye disease

•           Glaucoma-related nerve damage

•           Retinal swelling or thinning

These conditions are easier to manage when detected early, and OCT imaging allows our team to track even the most subtle changes over time.

Optos Imaging: A Wider View for Better Accuracy

Optos imaging captures a 200-degree view of the retina in a single image - far more than a traditional retinal camera. This ultra-widefield view reveals areas that may otherwise go unnoticed, especially at the edges of the retina.

This technology supports diagnosis and monitoring of:

•           Retinal tears or detachments

•           Peripheral eye conditions

•           Hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy

Since Optos imaging is quick and typically doesn’t require dilation, it’s also a more comfortable experience for patients.

Better Technology Means Personalized Eye Care

Your vision needs are unique - and advanced diagnostic tools help our team create customized treatment and prevention plans. Whether you’re updating your glasses prescription or managing a chronic eye condition, these imaging systems ensure we have all the information needed to protect your sight.

Ready to Prioritize Your Eye Health?

Advanced eye testing gives you peace of mind and empowers your doctor to provide the highest level of care. Our comprehensive eye exams in Beaverton include cutting-edge diagnostic technology designed to safeguard your long-term vision health.

Take the next step in proactive vision care. Contact Murrayhill Eye Care to schedule a comprehensive eye exam with OCT and Optos imaging. Visit our office in Beaverton, Oregon, or call (503) 579-2020 today.