Frequently Asked Questions About HRA2

1. Can I change the date of an examination?
2. Can I perform iris angiographies with the HRA?
3. Do I have to manually select which patient records to archive?
4. How often should I archive?

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1. Can I change the date of an examination?

   No, examinations are time-stamped by the software at image capture and cannot be altered after acquisition. This is to ensure compliance with Federal guidelines and that patient data is not illegally altered. If the date and time on the computer is not correct, it will incorrectly date acquired images. Immediately amend and correct the computer clock's date and time through the Date and Time option in the Control Panel in the Microsoft Windows software.

2. Can I perform iris angiographies with the HRA?

   Yes, iris angiographies can be performed with the HRA. However, it takes longer for the dye to reach the iris than to the retina. Also, the fluorescence will be much less and will wash out in 2 to 4 minutes. Higher magnification options are recommended.

3. Do I have to manually select which patient records to archive?

   No, the Heidelberg Eye Explorer software automatically keeps track of which images have been archived and which have not. Therefore, you do not have to manually select individual patient records to be archived.

4. How often should I archive?

   Archiving protects images and data from loss and corruption in the event of a system "crash" or other hardware or software failure. It is recommended to archive regularly at the end of each day.