The following is a comprehensive list of patient
services provided by the Department of Medical Photography at The New York Eye
and Infirmary.
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Corneal Topography/Modeling
(Orbtek) provides a computerized surface map of the cornea for pre- and post- operative evaluation of the cornea for
LASIK, PK's, RK's, suture adjustments, etc. Anterior and posterior floats, keratometric map, and optical pachymetry are also plotted.
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External Photography is performed pre- and post- operatively for
rhinoplasty, ptosis, otoplasty, and all plastic and reconstructive surgery. Images are digitalized and print composites produced, while film is archived for 25+ years.
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Fluorescein Angiography
is performed using high resolution digital technology and is output on photo-quality dye sublimation print material. This technology provides the option for performing
ICG's, while fundus photography is performed on traditional film in 20, 30, or 50 degrees. Digital color fundus photography is also available. Our department currently has 3 Wisconsin Reading Center-certified angiographers on staff.
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Heidelberg Retinal Tomography
(HRT II) utilizes the latest software to analyze the optic nerve and nerve fiber layer. Findings are plotted against a statistical average or compared to previous exams producing percent difference or change over time graphic, as well as optic nerve image map and NFL thickness map.
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Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) provides cross-sectional views of retinal tissue layers, macula, and optic nerve/nerve fiber layer analysis utilizing Zeiss technology.
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Slit
Lamp Photography documents
pathology of the anterior segment of the eye, including gonioscopy and
staining techniques when indicated. Magnifications of x6 through X40.
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Specular
Microscopy is
the imaging of the single layer of cells of the corneal endothelium, and
provides a count of cellular density as well as pachymetry.
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Photography
& Graphic Services
The
Department of Medical Photography provides a full range of photographic
services including: B/W and color printing, slide duplication, internegatives,
film processing, documentation of research, specimens, 35mm copy slides of
X-rays/CT's/ texts, and poster presentations.
Also available is a wide
array of computer graphic services including: presentation slides and
graphics, slide imaging, flat art and film scanning, layout and design for
publication, digital color prints, and retouching.
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Medical
Photography Staff
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Contact
Information
Department of Medical Photography
310 East 14th Street
New York, NY 10003 (in Manhattan)
TEL: (212) 979-4381
FAX: (212) 353-5717
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