​Latest Technology

We use the Latest Technology to help you see better...
We are committed to offering each of our patients the finest in eye care. That means using the latest technology in diagnosing your vision, which allows us to achieve the most accurate prescriptions to help you see better. We also utilize new technology to provide preventative eye care that helps our patients to avoid problematic vision difficulties in the future. If you're in the Chatsworth, Northridge, Porter Ranch or surrounding San Fernando Valley areas, give us a call, schedule an appointment or just stop by during business hours and our staff would be happy to provide a comprehensive description of the cutting edge technology we utilize in our office.

Dry Eye Treatment

Dry eye is a common condition that affects more than 16 million Americans. If you experience irritated, gritty, scratchy  or burning sensations, excess watering, or blurred vision, visit our office to receive the best in dry eye care. Our Dry Eye Center has state-of-the-art equipment that many other practices do not have.

One cause of dry eye is blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), which is caused by overgrowth of bacteria on eyelids and affects the quality of tears. Most people require a professional to properly manage this problem.

BlephEx is a painless in-office procedure that removes the bacterial biofilm that accumulates on eyelids and eyelashes in only 6-8 minutes and helps your eyes produce proper tears again.

MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction) occurs when the meibomian glands (where the oil component of tears are produced) are clogged with dried or solidified tears.

Lipiscan produces high-definition images that allows our doctors to directly view the health of your meibomian glands. Once meibomian glands are truncated, they do not naturally grow back to their original state, so early detection and treatment of MGD is so important!

Mibo Thermoflo is a device that uses thermoelectric radiation (heat) and gentle massage to liquify dried up or viscous tears. This allows previously obstructed meibomian glands to function properly again, which relieves dry eye symptoms.

Watch this video to see what this painless, effective process looks like.

Retinal Disease Detection

​OCT - Optical Coherence Tomography and High Resolution Fundus Imaging System

- Measures the thickness of each retinal layer. 
- At 50,000 scans/min these extremely high definition images and precise data is an excellent tool for diagnosing and monitoring eye and systemic diseases.

​*Recommended for patients with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, as well as patients who would like a baseline photo for future comparisons.

Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is caused by deterioration of the central part of the retina (the macula) and is currently the leading cause of vision loss. A person with AMD loses their central vision, as shown by this image.
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AMD affects as many as 11 million Americans, and this number is expected to double to 22 million by 2050.

​This video explains more about AMD.

Genetic Testing for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

AMD is associated with certain genes in your DNA. Our doctors offer genetic testing to detect if patients are at higher risk for AMD or gain insight into how a patient with AMD will progress.

MPOD - Macular Pigment Optical Density

- Measures thickness of protective macular pigment in the retina.  - Macular pigment is the eye’s natural defense against harmful blue light (from sunlight, CFLs, LEDs, digital screens including computers, TVs, and smartphones). 
- The denser the pigment, the more protection you have in place to decrease your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is a leading cause of vision loss in the US.

Retinal Imaging

Retinal photography is becoming a must in optometric practices. It assists in the detection and management of problems such as glaucoma, diabetic changes, hypertensive (high blood pressure) retinopathy, macular degeneration, optic nerve disease and retinal holes, thinning and/or detachments.

Optometrics of Chatsworth is pleased to offer patients high resolution digital images with the Canon CR-DGi Retinal Camera. The CR-DGi camera captures images with 10.1 megapixel resolution. High Resolution Retinal Photography uses a computer-integrated digital imaging system to record a detailed view of the retina. Since nothing touches the eye, photo-documentation is painless. This digital image provides an excellent reference point for future comparisons. We recommend that all of our patients receive this test. ​

Auto Refractions

Marco 3D Wave Imaging New Technology. In our office we use the innovative TRS by Marco, a world leader in eye-care technology. This system uses advanced computer and infrared technologies to help us better evaluate your unique visual needs.
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In about one minute, the 3-D Wave can get a measurement of your glasses prescription, map the curvature of your cornea, and diagnose distortions in the optics of your eye. With this information the Doctor is able to determine if the patient is a good candidate for refractive surgeries such as LASIK and PRK. In addition, data gathered from the 3-D Wave can be used in the diagnosis and management of corneal curvature abnormalities such as Keratoconus. This instrument also streamlines the process of determining the final glasses prescription, which means less time spent answering questions such as, "Which is better, one or two?"
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