OPT-ISM Eye Care Blog
Helpful eye care tips, vision education, and modern optometry insights from OPTISM in Tampa, FL.

Pachymetry is a quick, painless test that measures corneal thickness. It plays an important role in glaucoma risk assessment and eye-pressure interpretation, while also helping evaluate keratoconus, corneal swelling, and refractive surgery candidates.

Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetically diverse group of rod-cone dystrophies that requires more than recognition of classic bone-spicule pigmentation. This clinical guide reviews OCT, fundus autofluorescence, visual fields, ERG, genetic testing, treatable complications, referral considerations, and practical follow-up for optometrists.

Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited retinal diseases that can gradually affect night vision, peripheral vision, and eventually central vision. Learn the common symptoms, how RP is diagnosed, available treatments, and why genetic testing and regular eye exams are important.

Eye freckles are usually harmless pigmented spots, but they should be monitored. Learn the difference between choroidal, conjunctival, and iris nevi, how doctors photograph them, and which warning signs need attention.

Macular degeneration can cause blurry central vision, wavy lines, and difficulty reading. Learn how retinal imaging and OCT testing help detect and monitor macular changes early.

Learn how OCT RNFL scans help evaluate the optic nerve and glaucoma risk by measuring retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, quadrants, clock hours, TSNIT curves, and progression.

Learn how eye doctors read an HVF 24-2 visual field, including reliability, grayscale, total deviation, pattern deviation, MD, PSD, VFI, and common glaucoma patterns.

Glaucoma treatment may include prescription eye drops, laser procedures, or surgery. Learn how different glaucoma drops work and when laser or surgical options may be recommended.

Glaucoma is not just one condition. Learn the main types of glaucoma, how they affect the optic nerve, and why regular eye exams are important for protecting vision.

OCT is a quick, painless imaging test that helps your eye doctor evaluate the retina, macula, optic nerve, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and Plaquenil-related retinal changes.