The infrared imaging capability of the Spectralis® expands the range of patients that can be imaged when poor media, small pupils or lack of dilation hamper traditional fundus cameras. These types of cases can be small in number, but big in need. Often the most difficult patients have the greatest diagnostic need. The invisible infrared light helps keep the pupil from closing and cuts through cataracts and hazy media better than white light.

 

Infrared light penetrates deeper into tissue, often revealing structural changes which may not be visible under contact lens examination or on white light photos. The outline of CSCR or PEDs may be more distinct due to deeper layer reflections.

 

The Spectralis® HRA has multiple ways of obtaining high resolution images covering wider areas of the retina. Using either the 35 or 55 degree lenses, the Spectralis® can pan the retina, painting a real- time, ultra-widefield image showing zoomed-in detail unmatched by other technologies.

 

The Staurenghi 150° contact lens adds yet another dramatic view of the posterior pole only achievable with a confocal scanning laser.