3D OCT Screening
OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography) is an advanced eye scan for people of all ages. OCT uses light to illustrate the different layers that make up the back of the eye. The OCT machine captures both a fundus photograph and a cross-sectional scan of the back of the eye at the same time.
Using a Topcon state-of-the-art 3D OCT camera, your optometrist will take both a digital photograph and a three-dimensional cross-sectional scan of the back of the eye in one sitting. The scan is non-invasive, painless, simple and quick.
The software can automatically detect subtle retinal changes with every test, building an ongoing record of your eye health over time — so any changes from one year to the next can be identified early.
There is an additional charge for the OCT scan, but the benefits are obvious — so you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your eyes are in great condition.
Conditions OCT screening can help identify
Macular holes
OCT can detect small breaks in the macula, the part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision, often before symptoms become obvious.
Age-related macular degeneration
A leading cause of vision loss in older adults. OCT lets your optometrist see changes in the retinal layers that indicate early AMD.
Vitreous detachments
As the vitreous gel inside the eye changes with age, OCT can help identify detachment from the retina and any associated risk.
Diabetes (diabetic retinopathy)
More than two million people in the UK have been identified as having diabetes, which can affect the small blood vessels in the retina. OCT examination enables early detection of diabetic retinopathy.
Glaucoma
Some form of glaucoma affects around two in every 100 people over the age of 40. There is no pain and your eyesight will seem to be unchanged, but your vision is being damaged. OCT can detect the subtle early changes.
What to expect
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Book an appointment with your optometrist.
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The optometrist scans your eyes using the state-of-the-art 3D OCT camera.
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The high resolution 3D images are examined using specialist built-in analysis tools.
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The results are presented to you.