Glaucoma
This is one of the world’s leading causes of blindness affecting 70 million people worldwide. Since there are few symptoms in the early stages, most people are unaware of having glaucoma and when loss of vision is experienced, damage is irreversible.
This disease damages the Optic Nerve Head and can affect anyone. A simple, non-contact, pain-free test using the Heidelberg HRT 3 can detect glaucoma before it progresses and allow for early treatment.
Macular Degeneration
The macula is the central part of the retina at the back of the eye and is used for detailed vision, as the eye ages this central area can suffer from ‘wear and tear’ – a process known as macular degeneration. This can cause a gradual deterioration of detailed central vision, peripheral vision often remains unaffected.
Eventually an ‘empty’ area can develop in the centre of the vision, which causes difficulty with tasks such as reading, driving and watching television.
Treatment is possible for a small number of people with a specific type of macular degeneration.
The Heidelberg HRT 3 is one of the most advanced test available for the early detection and monitoring of Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration.
Speak to your optician today and protect your most treasured sense from the risk of damage. There is an additional charge for this.
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