Advanced Eye Imaging
When it comes to protecting your vision, seeing beneath the surface really helps take eyecare to the next level. An OCT (optical coherence tomography) scan is one of the most advanced diagnostic tools available in modern optometry. We offer OCT scanning as a valuable optional add-on to your comprehensive eye examination.
What is an OCT scan?
An OCT scan uses safe, painless light waves to create a detailed, cross-sectional image of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. It works in a similar way to an ultrasound, which uses sound waves instead of near-infrared light waves.
What can an OCT scan detect?
Being able to view the internal structures of the eye in such detail means an OCT scan can help identify signs of a wide range of conditions, often before any symptoms are noticed. It can detect age-related macular degeneration (AMD) through early drusen deposits beneath the retina, glaucoma through thinning of the nerve fibre layer, diabetic eye disease through changes to the retinal blood vessels, as well as macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and vitreous detachment.
Early detection is everything when it comes to preserving your sight. An OCT scan gives both you and your optometrist the most complete picture of your eye health, helping us make informed decisions and catch problems at the earliest possible stage.