State-of-the-Art Technology

Do you find dilating drops uncomfortable and annoying? Worry no longer. Beach Eye Care now offers an unprecedented diagnostic tool, Optos® Retinal Scanning. The addition of this retinal imaging technology allows us to see the inside of the eye without having to suffer through the inconvenience of dilating drops and a day of blurred vision. In just a few pain-free seconds, an Optomap® is created by scanning the surface of the retina offering the physician a view of up to 82% of the retina at one time in correct orientation. This comprehensive image of the inside of your eye gives the doctors the opportunity to identify early signs of eye disease that previously may have gone undetected. Some of the eye and general health disorders that can be discovered with this new technology include melanoma and metastatic cancer to the eye, high blood pressure, age related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Not only does the Optos® digital image offer an opportunity for your doctor to see the big picture (a substantial view of your retina) at one time, this advanced diagnostic tool also serves as a baseline image that can be compared yearly with future scans for proactive eye care against eye diseases. Call today to schedule your next eye exam and opt to include Optos® Retinal Scanning. The Optomap® Retinal Exam raises the standard of care for eye health evaluations in several ways. It provides a digital image of the retina – which is the back of your eye – in a matter of seconds. The Optomap® helps us detect eye conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and retinal tears or detachments. It also aids in detecting serious health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure. It is important to understand that in most cases, you may not experience any signs or symptoms of eye disease. The Optomap® Retinal Exam allows the Dr. to interactively review their Optomap® images and educate them about their eye and overall health. Read more

Cross-linking is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that combines the use of UVA light and riboflavin eye drops to add stiffness to corneas which have been weakened by disease or refractive surgery. Read more

Femtosecond laser technologies used by Beach Eye Care, including Visumax, Intralase, and LenSx give patients access to the most advanced cataract and LASIK procedures available. The ultra-short light pulses deliver precise blade-free cuts to reshape eye tissue with advanced precision that prevents damage to surrounding tissue.

• VisuMax by Zeiss – Instrumental in corneal procedures like LASIK and SMILE
• IntraLase – creates blade-free corneal flaps for LASIK procedures
• LenSx – advanced technology used for cataract surgery

This new technology provides an on-demand analysis of your eye and allows the surgeon to re-measure your eye during cataract surgery to make sure you have the best lens for optimal results. The ORA System works by directing a beam of low intensity laser light into the eye during the surgical procedure. The laser light reflects off the back of your eye, and sensors in the ORA System device analyze the reflected wave of light exiting your eye. This real-time analysis measures all of the eye’s unique optical characteristics, and gives your surgeon an accurate measurement of your eye’s focusing capabilities. Prior to the ORA System, surgeons have been unable to assess the quality of vision during the procedure, and would have to wait until weeks after the procedure to determine the accuracy of the results. There are many benefits to having the ORA System, added to your cataract procedure.

• ORA System allows your surgeon to assess the quality of your vision during your cataract procedure
• ORA System guides the surgeon to choose the strength of lens implant that best achieves that eye’s target vision
• ORA System therefore improves the repeatability, precision, and accuracy of the surgery in reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery
• Whether you’ve had LASIK or have astigmatism or any other visual error, the ORA System can help you potentially eliminate your need for eyeglasses after your cataract procedure.

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Imagine seeing your own eye anatomy in high definition and 3-D…well, it’s now at Beach Eye Care. The OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography) allows us to image key structures of your eye from front to back. For our corneal vision correction patients, we can see and measure the thickness remaining in your corneal bed post-Lasik to guide you to a Lasik enhancement under the flap versus a surface PRK one. For our ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) patients, we can better measure the space between the high nearsightedness correcting implant and your human lens to minimize touch that could lead to a more rapid development of a cataract (clouding of your human lens). For patients with diabetes, macular degeneration or other macular conditions (like puckering or hole formation), and those preparing to undergo cataract surgery, a high definition scan of the 20/20 spot is invaluable in guiding treatment. The OCT provides a cross-section anatomical view that is easy for all to understand as well as to visualize the sweet spot of our vision (the macula). In glaucoma, the optic nerve is imaged to detect damage that causes side vision loss on the visual field test. The OCT allows the earliest detection of this silent vision-threatening condition so laser or drop treatment can be initiated to lower the eye pressure and preserve sight. The OCT test is painless and takes only minutes to perform without touching the eye. The anatomy of the eye in high definition is instrumental in our ability to save sight at Beach Eye Care.

Toric Intraocular Lens Implants can be used to correct astigmatism. Astigmatism refers to image blur that results from a cornea that is not perfectly round or regular. When the cornea in the front of the eye is irregular or more oval in shape, the image shone on the retina in the back of the eye is not clearly focused and the patient in turn sees blurry. Significant astigmatism necessitates glasses or contact lenses; but if a patient has their astigmatism corrected with a toric IOL during cataract surgery, they may no longer need prescription glasses.

The Clareon® Vivity Extended Depth of Focus IOL is a type of lens implant that allows improved focus for distance and intermediate range. This lens implant also gives functional near vision, but brighter lighting and readers may still be needed for smaller print. Compared to other lenses, the Vivity lens has minimal haloes or contrast issues, maintaining monofocal-like image quality.

The Clareon® PanOptix Pro® Trifocal IOL is a type of multifocal IOL that can focus images at three distinct distances: far (driving), intermediate (computer work), and near (reading), affording drastically improved range of vision compared to what a standard monofocal lens would provide. This latest iteration not only has the glistening-free Clareon® lens material that remains clear for decades, but also improved image contrast and less light scatter compared to prior versions of this lens implant.

Beach Eye Care is one of only a few practices in Hampton Roads that offers the RxSight® Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) for cataract surgery. The Light Adjustable Lens is unique because it can be fine-tuned even after surgery. For patients who have had prior laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK), healing after cataract surgery can sometimes be unpredictable, making it more likely that glasses or contact lenses would be needed afterward. With the LAL, if any prescription remains after surgery, it can be corrected in the office using a light-based treatment that adjusts the power of your lens implant. This lens can also be used in a monovision/blended vision approach—where one eye is set for distance and the other for near—to further reduce the need for glasses after surgery.

Radius Inspire VR Field Testing refers to the use of the Inspire by RadiusXR headset for visual field assessments, a system that uses virtual reality for perimetry. It is a portable, lightweight device that has been clinically validated against traditional methods like the Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA) and is designed to be more patient-friendly and efficient, with features like AI-guided testing and cloud-based integration.

With the VisuMax® femtosecond laser, ZEISS is shaping the world of refractive surgery. This ground-breaking laser system employs high-performance femtosecond laser technology and is characterized by its cutting precision, speed and gentle treatment technique. The ZEISS VisuMax is thus the ideal platform for therapeutic and refractive laser applications such as Lenticule Extraction with SMILE® from ZEISS and Femto-LASIK flap cuts.

The IntraLase iFS femtosecond laser is a fifth-generation, bladeless laser system used to create the corneal flap for LASIK surgery, and is an advancement over previous models like the Gen4. It creates the flap faster (sometimes in under 10 seconds) and offers more customization for individual patients, which can lead to stronger flaps and faster healing. Key improvements include increased speed, greater customization, a stronger flap design, and a faster recovery time.

The Wavelight EX500 excimer laser delivers high-speed ablation at 500 Hz. Its 1050 Hz eyetracker continuously monitors eye movement, adjusting treatment in real time. Designed for seamless integration with the Wavelight Refractive Suite.

The VISX Excimer Laser is a type of laser system used primarily for laser vision correction surgeries like LASIK and PRK. The technology, which uses an ultraviolet light to precisely reshape the cornea, is known for its advanced features such as 3D eye tracking (ActiveTrak) for accuracy and Variable Spot Scanning (VSS) to improve the quality of vision and potentially reduce issues like glare and halos. The VISX CustomVue procedure is a specific application of this technology that creates a personalized treatment plan based on an individual’s unique vision imperfections.

The ScoutPro Osmolarity System is an automated device intended to quantitatively measure the osmolarity of human tears to aid in the diagnosis of dry eye disease, in patients suspected of having dry eye disease in conjunction with other methods of clinical evaluation.

EVO ICL is an advanced vision correction technique that corrects moderate to high levels of nearsightedness – with or without astigmatism – through a minimally invasive procedure. It can be a great LASIK alternative for patients looking to eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. Read more

The “IOL Master” is a non-contact biometer, specifically the ZEISS IOLMaster, that accurately measures ocular parameters for cataract and other eye surgeries. It provides essential data like axial length, corneal curvature, and anterior chamber depth to precisely calculate the power of an intraocular lens (IOL) needed for implantation. The latest models, like the IOLMaster 700, use advanced swept-source OCT and total keratometry to also measure the posterior cornea and provide a cross-sectional view of the eye.

Corneal topography is a diagnostic procedure that creates a detailed map of the shape and curvature of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. It provides valuable information about the cornea’s structure and can be used to diagnose and manage various eye conditions.

The iTrace is an advanced eye diagnostic tool that uses ray tracing technology to objectively measure and simulate vision, providing a more detailed analysis than traditional eye exams. It analyzes the entire optical system to identify issues like corneal and lenticular astigmatism, higher-order aberrations, and helps in pre-operative planning for surgeries such as cataract surgery.

The Pentacam® stands out for its high resolution and fast optics. This guarantees you brilliant image quality as well as extremely accurate tomographic data, including the front and back corneal surface. It allows our surgeons to be able to inspect IOLs in exquisite detail and detect corneal changes at the earliest moment.

Offers a portable, handheld solution that is comfortable for patients, easy for clinicians, and provides an efficient, objective functional assessment of retinal health.

Generally, myopia first occurs in school-age children and progresses until about age 20. According to the American Optometric Association, 34% of children ages 12-17 are myopic. This is due in part to changing lifestyles, with children spending less time outdoors and more time focusing on close objects like digital screens. Read More

Beach Eye Care offers OptiLight, which uses patented Optimal Pulse Technology to conduct a safe, gentle and effective treatment for dry eye management. It is the first and only FDA-approved intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment available for the condition. Using OptiLight, a 10- to 15-minute procedure delivers precise, intense broad-spectrum pulses of light below the eyes to reduce dry eye symptoms. It increases tear break-up time, reduces mites and bacteria around your eyes, decreases inflammation and improves meibomian gland function, providing overall relief for dry eye symptoms. Read More