Detect AMD Early with AdaptDX®
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss, particularly in individuals over 50. Early detection is crucial for managing AMD and preventing significant vision impairment.
Our eye care clinic uses AdaptDX®, a state-of-the-art diagnostic tool, to detect AMD at its earliest stages, giving our patients the best chance for effective treatment and preserving their vision.
AMD Testing with AdaptDX®
AdaptDX® is a cutting-edge device that measures dark adaptation, the eye’s ability to adjust from bright light to darkness. This is one of the earliest signs of AMD, often occurring before damage to the retina can even be seen. The test is quick, non-invasive, and comfortable.
During the test, you’ll be seated in a darkened room and asked to focus on a light target. The AdaptDX® device will measure how quickly your eyes adjust to darkness, providing valuable information about your risk of AMD.
Why is Testing with AdaptDx® Better?
Testing with AdaptDX offers several advantages for early AMD detection:
- Early Detection: AdaptDX can detect signs of AMD before any visual symptoms appear, allowing for earlier intervention and more effective management of the disease.
- Non-Invasive and Comfortable: The test is non-invasive, requires no eye drops or dilation, and is completed in just a few minutes, making it a convenient option for patients.
- Accurate Results: AdaptDX provides precise measurements of dark adaptation, helping our eye care team diagnose AMD with greater accuracy.
- Personalized Care: With early detection, we can create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, helping to slow the progression of AMD and protect your vision.
The AdaptDx® Testing Procedure
The AdaptDx® is very similar in form and operation to the familiar visual field perimeters. A routine dark adaptation test with the AdaptDx takes as little as five minutes per eye. The testing is conducted in a darkened room and is completely non-invasive, with nothing touching the patient’s eye.
Measurement starts by exposing the test eye to a mild flash to pre‐condition the retina to a standard photobleached state. We then ask the patient to focus on a fixation light and indicate with a hand-held response button when a stimulus light appears. Stimulus lights are presented at a fixed location using a pattern of generally decreasing intensities to determine visual sensitivity recovery.
The overall testing procedure consists of the following steps:
- Refract test eye (to determine appropriate trial lenses)
- Enter patient information in AdaptDx® (name, age, gender, etc.)
- Patch non‐test eye
- Place appropriate trial lenses in AdaptDx® (if needed)
- Align patient to AdaptDx®
- Enter test information in AdaptDx® (protocol, test eye, pupil size, etc.)
- Conduct demonstration test with AdaptDx®
- Conduct actual test with AdaptDx®