Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Equipment

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Optical Coherence Tomography or OCT as it is more commonly known is a sophisticated scanning system that produces highly detailed images of the retina. It is often likened to an MRI or x-ray of the eye.

This high definition scan allows us to see detailed images of the retina (the inner most layer of the interior eye), enabling accurate detection, monitoring and control changes to the retina. This procedure is currently the only one that shows in-depth images of the eyes internal structures. Other procedures only show the surface of these structures.

An OCT scan can detect the early signs of macular degeneration, glaucoma, detached retinas and other eye disorders. This procedure only takes minutes and the equipment never touches the eye, so there is no discomfort. Early detection helps us to diagnose and control glaucoma and macular degeneration before permanent damage is done.

Due to the significant investment required for this state of the art equipment, few optometrists provide this testing.