{"id":544862,"date":"2026-03-16T21:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T21:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/544862\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T21:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T21:55:10","slug":"canberra-first-hospital-to-use-laser-eye-imaging-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/544862\/","title":{"rendered":"Canberra first hospital to use laser eye imaging technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Canberra\u2019s is the first hospital in Australia to use new state-of-the-art laser eye imaging technology.<\/p>\n<p>The Canberra Hospital Eye Clinic installed the Optos\u00a0Silverstone RGB Ultra-Wide Field Imaging Device \u2014 capturing highly detailed images of the eye in less than half a second, providing a comprehensive 200\u2011degree view of the retina that previously required multiple photos. It can also assess blood flow to the eye, and scan the retina.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe acquisition of the Optos Silverstone RGB places Canberra Hospital Eye Clinic at the forefront of retinal imaging and investigations in the country,\u201d ophthalmologist Dr Jane Wells said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Optos Silverstone RGB device provides much better quality and truer-to-life colour images than previous devices. This new device gives us the ability to better diagnose, monitor and treat retinal disorders which have the potential to be sight-threatening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ophthalmology Clinic Coordinator Barb O\u2019Brien said the Silverstone RGB would improve the overall experience for our patients.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor many people, the process will now be quicker, easier and more comfortable with some patients no longer requiring dilating drops prior to capturing images.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is especially helpful for young children and people who need accessible equipment. We\u2019re really proud to be offering this level of care.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-180457\" style=\"width:493px;height:auto\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/652147767_18385049005084918_1601714921759386988_n-1.jpg\"\/>Health minister Rachel Stephen-Smith looks at the Optos\u00a0Silverstone RGB Ultra-Wide Field Imaging Device. Photo: ACT Government<\/p>\n<p>Health minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said the device would mean patients had faster appointments; get clearer results; reduce the need for dilating drops and multiple tests; and improve comfort, especially for children and people with reduced mobility. <\/p>\n<p>Clinicians\u2019 work would become more efficient, as better visualisation mean their diagnoses would be more detailed and accurate, and they could detect eye disease earlier.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud that the ACT is the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce this advanced Optos technology,\u201d Ms Stephen-Smith said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a clear example of how investment in advanced diagnostic equipment strengthens our public health system and improves the experience and outcomes for patients.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Canberra\u2019s is the first hospital in Australia to use new state-of-the-art laser eye imaging technology. 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