Optical coherence tomography archive#

The OCT allows for detection of other diseases such as macular holes, hypertensive retinopathy and even optic nerve damage. With an OCT, doctors are able to see a cross section or 3D image of the retina and detect the early onset of a variety of eye conditions and eye diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy (the top three diseases known to cause blindness). It has the ability to detect problems in the eye prior to any symptoms being present in the patient. It is the technology for the future because it can enhance patient care. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive diagnostic instrument used for imaging the retina.

Optical coherence tomography archive#

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