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Advanced Eye Scanning
OCT and Optomap scanning are revolutionary tools that allow us to safeguard your vision health by picking up eye conditions years before they become noticeable.
Understanding OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
Think of OCT as an MRI for your eyes. This sophisticated scan creates a detailed 3D map of your retina’s layers, allowing us to see what’s happening beneath the surface.
The scan takes just a few minutes, is completely painless, and gives immediate results that we can share with you during your appointment.
We’re delighted to offer an OCT scan as part of our standard eye examination.
Optomap: The Wide-Angle View
Optomap technology captures an ultra-wide digital image of your retina, showing nearly 82% of your eye in a single capture. This detailed image gives us an excellent insight into your eye health. It takes less than half a second to capture and you won’t require eye drops.
As standard we use Fundus Autofluorescence imaging when performing an Optomap scan, which means we get the best possible view of your retina health.
What to Expect
Both scans are quick, comfortable, and non-invasive.
You simply position your eye in front of each instrument with your chin on a comfortable strap for a few moments.
Our expert team will carefully take you through the process, explaining each step as they go. It’s over before you know it and will only add a few minutes to a regular eye examination.
Why Advanced Eye Scans Are Important
While these advanced scanning technologies are suitable for anyone aged 5 and above, they are especially beneficial for those with a family history of diabetes, glaucoma and other eye conditions.
They are incredibly effective and help us to detect and monitor:
- Glaucoma, years before vision loss occurs
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinal detachments
- Eye tumours
- Signs of high blood pressure and other systemic health conditions
These scans create a detailed baseline record of your eye health. With regular check-ups, we can detect subtle changes in your vision and eye health over time.
When we need to refer patients to specialists, these high-resolution images provide crucial information that helps expedite diagnosis and treatment.