Glaucoma
Evaluates the optic nerve and retinal nerve fibre layer.
ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS
Optical Coherence Tomography
OCT is a simple, painless eye scan that gives your ophthalmologist a detailed view of the retina and optic nerve.
ABOUT THE SCAN
What is OCT?
Think of it as a high-resolution cross-sectional scan of the eye.
Unlike a routine photograph of the retina, OCT can show the different layers beneath the retinal surface and detect very small changes.
WHY IT’S DONE
Why is OCT done?
OCT helps in the early detection, diagnosis and monitoring of several eye conditions, including:
Diabetic eye disease
Detects retinal swelling and other changes.
Macular disorders
Evaluates the central retina responsible for detailed vision.
Retinal conditions
Helps identify and monitor structural changes.
Optic nerve disorders
Provides detailed structural information.
YOUR VISIT
What happens during an OCT scan?
You simply look at a target inside the OCT machine while the scan is taken. There is usually no contact with the eye.
THE SCAN IS
Quick
Painless
Non-invasive
No radiation
WHY IT MATTERS
Why is OCT important?
Some eye diseases can cause subtle structural changes before significant symptoms or vision loss occur. OCT allows your ophthalmologist to see these changes in much greater detail and compare them over time.