NORWALK, C.T., AUGUST 8, 2011 – Norwalk Eye Care announces the addition of the Diopsys® NOVA VEP Vision Testing System to the practice. The new vision testing system helps eye care professionals detect vision deficits, including glaucoma and other neuro-visual disorders.
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, reports the World Health Organization. According to Prevent Blindness America, glaucoma is often called the "sneak thief of sight" because half of all patients who have it do not know it. Many optic nerve disorders are asymptomatic since central vision may not be affected until later stages of the disease. Also, diagnosis and management of optic nerve disorders are often based on structural or visual field tests which are limited in their ability to detect disease early.
The Diopsys® NOVA VEP allows clinicians to objectively assess vision disorders earlier than traditional vision tests because it uses Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) technology and proprietary software to evaluate the entire vision system from the eye to the visual cortex. “VEP is an objective, functional test that can help discriminate between healthy and glaucomatous eyes,” says Alberto González García, M.D., neuro-ophthalmologist and Research Director at Diopsys, Inc., the device manufacturer. Eye care professionals may use VEP in addition to traditional testing methods to enhance diagnosis and treatment.
The Diopsys® NOVA VEP records the electrical response of a patient’s entire vision system and provides easy-to-read reports that give the doctor a simple way to evaluate optic nerve function. Physicians are able to compare tests over time to track disease progression.
Jennifer Stewart, OD of Norwalk Eye Care says, “Our practice prides itself on introducing the latest technology to our patients. With the addition of the Diopsys NOVA VEP, we are once again raising the bar on early detection and disease progression analysis."
Norwalk Eye Care is located at 5 Eversley Avenue in Norwalk, CT. The doctors and staff at Norwalk Eye Care are proud to offer patients the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology available today. They offer comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, laser vision consulations and co-management, emergency care, and a full optical for all of your spectacle needs. The practice strives to provide superior service, high quality products, individualized attention, and optimum care to their patients, family and friends. They are proud to serve as the eye care team for towns such as Norwalk, Westport, Darien, Rowayton and surrounding areas.