Opt-Align™ measures ocular alignment in about 30 to 60 seconds. It yields a variety of information, such as the existence of phorias and vertical imbalances, and even helps differentiate asthenopia symptoms from those caused by dry eye. Opt-Align test methods combined with appropriate corrective lenses can greatly reduce/eliminate patient symptoms, provide patient satisfaction, increase patient retention, patient referrals and practice building.
While ophthalmology had become more precise each year with improved instrumentation and techniques, mistakes still occur. Though recent studies suggest the rate of endophthalmitis at approximately 1/3000, for that one person there is often a severely poor outcome. While we do our best to control the rates of endophthalmitis with well-constructed wounds and/or antibiotics post-operatively, other consequences we may feel more responsible for. These may include rupturing the posterior capsule, ...
