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Image Capture - is done using a non mydriatic digital fundus camera which is fully automated and captures several photos of the retina which includes all 7 fields and in stereo of the optic nerve. The image covers an area of about 45 degrees and allows the camera to access the blood vessels, nerves and important physiological structures such as the macula and optic disc for any ocular pathology.
OTM's mission is Eliminating Preventable Blindness. In order to do this, we partner with primary care physician groups of 6 or more doctors, to get closer to patients with systemic diseases that have ocular complications. Specifically, the OTM solution helps address:
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 Diabetic Retinopathy -- Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to blood vessels of the retina, the light-sensitive outer layer of the eye. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans. People with both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are at risk for this condition.
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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) -- A leading cause of vision loss among those 60 and older. AMD is a disease that can destroy central vision. Regular examinations can detect macular degeneration before central vision loss. Treatment options can slow vision loss, but cannot restore vision - early detection is the key
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 Glaucoma - The leading cause of blindness in the United States, glaucoma often goes undetected until it has progressed. Over time, fluid pressure in the eye increases and can damage the optic nerve. An eye exam can provide early detection of glaucoma and treatment options such as prescription eye drops and/or surgery can manage the condition.
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 Hypertensive Retinopathy - Hypertensive Retinopathy is damage to the retina caused by high blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause damage to blood vessels in the eyes. The higher the blood pressure and the longer it has been high, the more severe the damage is likely to be.
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None of these four disorders causes subjective visual symptoms for a patient until advanced disease is present. However, if diagnosed early, both diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma can be managed to prevent further vision loss and the progression of AMD can be altered. It is estimated that in the case of diabetic retinopathy, laser therapy can reduce the development of severe vision loss by an estimated 50% to 60%
The continued development of new drugs and treatment techniques will further advance the fight against these disorders. The key is early recognition of disease and appropriate management of the affected ocular tissue. By providing our services to primary care physicians, OTM believes that we can eliminate preventable blindness.
The Remote Reading Service — The images are securely transmitted via the internet to our secured HIPAA website where the images are read. The images are read by board certified eye care specialists’ who will determine the presence of any ocular pathology. Reports are generated automatically according to the international Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) standard. A report is generated with a full recommendation, within 24-48hrs. The primary care provider will have direct access to the results. The patients’ primary care physician is then responsible for the use and management of the results including any referrals.
Quality Service and Technology— The retinal imaging assessment software is automated evidence based medical standard algorithm to simplify image analysis. This means that the process (except the photography and the reading) is automatic and is managed on OTM's HIPAA-compliant system. This is a software product designed, by OTM.
Remote Access — OTM’s system provides secure Web access technology that allows primary care physicians to log on remotely to their patient's data from any location, even internationally.
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