Interferometry

It is a procedure to measure the patient’s visual sharpness. This test assesses the response of the whole optical system, that is, the system consisting of cornea, lens and retina.

What is it useful for?

• Patients who will have any kind of surgical intervention intended to improve their visual sharpness.
• Amblyopia
• Macular diseases
• Corneal alterations.

Recommendations for this test:

• Be at the information counter 1 hour before the appointment.
• Bring a copy of your medical record.
• Pupil dilation is required during the procedure, for this reason it is necessary to come with accompaniment.
• Don’t drive or do any activity implying risk after the test.
• Don’t do any activities that imply close vision during the first 4 or 6 hours, depending on each patient’s condition.
• In case of having an appointment for other ocular tests the same day, they must be done first.