Optical Coherence Tomography
How does an OCT scan work?
This advanced diagnostic tool uses a scanning laser (an eye-safe near-infrared light) to analyse the layers of the retina and optic nerve. Using this technique, the OCT technology can capture higher resolution images of the structural layers of the back of the eye. This plays a vital role in the prevention and treatment of eye disease, as tracking the health of your eyes over time allows your optometrist to pick up early signs of eye disease that are not noticeable until the disease has progressed significantly when treatment is no longer possible.
What can I expect?
An OCT scan involves you sitting comfortably in front of an OCT machine, placing your head in a chin rest in front of you. Remaining still, you will look at a coloured light inside the machine which will allow the machine to map the back of your eye safely using harmless light waves similar to a bar code scanner.
Advantages of an OCT include:
- Safe, quick and pain-free
- Non-invasive
- High quality, instant images of the form and structure of the eye tissue
- Baseline for the optometrist to monitor eye health over your life
- Usually does not require dilating drops
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75% of vision loss is preventable or treatable. The team at Stephen Daly Optometrist pride ourselves on having the latest diagnostic tools so that we can identify vision conditions early and ultimately give you and your family the best care possible.