Diagnostic Testing
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of protecting your vision. At DC Retina, our fellowship-trained specialist uses state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to detect, monitor, and manage retinal conditions with exceptional precision. Whether you're visiting for routine screening or a complex evaluation, our advanced testing uncovers details invisible to the naked eye. With early detection and expert care, we're able to make timely decisions that help preserve and restore your sight.
Fluorescein
Angiography
An intravenous fluorescein dye test that maps blood flow in the retina to find leakage, blockage, or ischemia. Commonly used for diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and macular degeneration complications.
Indocyanine Green (ICG) Angiography
An intravenous indocyanine green dye test that uses near-infrared light to image the choroid (the layer beneath the retina). Helpful for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, central serous chorioretinopathy, and certain macular degeneration subtypes.
Diagnostic Ocular
Ultrasound
A non-invasive ultrasound that evaluates the eye's internal structures, especially helpful when the view is obscured by cataract or hemorrhage. Used to detect retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, tumors, and more.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
A non-contact scan that creates high-resolution cross-sections of the retina and optic nerve. Essential for macular conditions (like edema, holes, or AMD) and for assessing optic-nerve health in glaucoma.
Fundus
Photography
High-quality color photos of the retina and optic nerve to document and track changes over time. Useful for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and choroidal nevi.
Fluorescein
Angiography
An intravenous fluorescein dye test that maps blood flow in the retina to find leakage, blockage, or ischemia. Commonly used for diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and macular degeneration complications.
Indocyanine Green (ICG) Angiography
An intravenous indocyanine green dye test that uses near-infrared light to image the choroid (the layer beneath the retina). Helpful for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, central serous chorioretinopathy, and certain macular degeneration subtypes.
Diagnostic Ocular
Ultrasound
A non-invasive ultrasound that evaluates the eye's internal structures, especially helpful when the view is obscured by cataract or hemorrhage. Used to detect retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, tumors, and more.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
A non-contact scan that creates high-resolution cross-sections of the retina and optic nerve. Essential for macular conditions (like edema, holes, or AMD) and for assessing optic-nerve health in glaucoma.
Fundus
Photography
High-quality color photos of the retina and optic nerve to document and track changes over time. Useful for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and choroidal nevi.
OCT Angiography
(OCT-A)
A non-invasive imaging technique that visualizes blood flow in the retina and choroid without dye injection. Essential for detecting vascular changes in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusions.
Ultra-Widefield
Imaging
Advanced retinal photography that captures up to 200 degrees of the retina in a single image. Allows comprehensive evaluation of peripheral retinal pathology including tears, detachments, and vascular abnormalities.
Fundus Autofluorescence (FAF)
A specialized imaging technique that detects naturally occurring fluorescence in the retina. Valuable for diagnosing and monitoring geographic atrophy, Stargardt disease, and other retinal dystrophies.
Visual Field
Testing
Computerized perimetry that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots and peripheral vision loss. Critical for monitoring glaucoma progression and identifying visual defects from retinal disease.
Electroretinography
(ERG)
A diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of photoreceptors and other retinal cells in response to light. Essential for evaluating inherited retinal diseases and conditions affecting retinal function.
Microperimetry
A specialized test combining retinal imaging with functional testing to measure light sensitivity at specific retinal locations. Helps assess macular function and guide treatment for conditions like macular degeneration.
Monitoring At Home
Between your regular appointments, you can monitor your vision at home using a simple tool called an Amsler grid. This black and white checkered pattern helps you detect early changes in your central vision that may indicate progression of retinal conditions like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy. By checking the grid daily and noting any wavy lines, dark spots, or missing areas, you become an active partner in protecting your sight. Learn more about how the Amsler grid works and get your free testing chart to start monitoring your vision today.
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