- email: contact@annecy-ophtalmo.fr
- 645 Route de Champ Farçon, 74370 Argonay
- Call us: +33 450230323
Imaging examinations: OCT, angiography, visual field
Part of the eye assessment relies on quick, painless imaging examinations. They show what a fundus examination alone cannot reveal and allow disease progression to be monitored.
OCT
Optical coherence tomography uses light to produce cross-sectional images of the retina or optic nerve, rather like ultrasound. It takes a few minutes and is non-contact; the pupil is sometimes dilated. It is used for AMD, macular oedema, macular membranes and holes, and glaucoma (optic nerve fibre thickness). See our equipment.
Fluorescein angiography
A dye is injected into a vein in the arm and retinal photographs track its circulation. It shows vessel leakage or blockages. The dye may cause temporary nausea and turn the skin and urine yellow for a few hours, and more rarely cause an allergic reaction: tell us about your allergies.
The visual field
It measures the extent of peripheral vision by asking you to press a button whenever a spot of light appears. It is essential for glaucoma and certain optic nerve diseases. The examination requires concentration and takes around ten minutes per eye; it may be repeated to confirm the results.
Other examinations
Corneal topography, pachymetry, biometry before cataract surgery, fundus photographs, specular microscopy of corneal cells. Your doctor explains which are useful in your case.
Frequently asked questions
Are these examinations painful?
No. The angiography injection is like having a blood test; the other examinations involve little or no contact.
Can I drive afterwards?
If the pupil is dilated, near vision problems and glare last for several hours: arrange for someone to accompany you.
Do I need to fast?
Not for OCT or visual field testing. For angiography, follow the instructions given when booking.
Learn more
Our doctors
- Dr Lorane Bechetsurgical and medical retina, cataracts
- Dr Florian Baudincornea, refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, medical retina
- Dr Xavier Piquotcataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina, glaucoma
- Dr Patrice Moyeninmedical retina, vision assessments
- Dr Malik Meradglaucoma, medical and surgical retina, cataracts
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Sources and external information
In the event of sudden loss of vision or pain, see eye emergencies.
Your ophthalmologist answers your questions during the consultation. For a sudden symptom or sudden loss of vision, seek advice promptly: see the eye emergencies page.
Our practices
Annecy-Argonay
645 route de Champ Farçon, 74370 Argonay
Faverges
27 place Gambetta, 74210 Faverges
Rumilly
5 rue Frédéric Girod, 74150 Rumilly
Sallanches
35 rue Emma Lanche, 74700 Sallanches
04 50 23 03 23Book an appointmentDirections and parkingReception Monday to Friday, 8 am – 6 pm