Many eye diseases in their early stages do not show symptoms. With early detection, many diseases can be treated, preventing possible blindness. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is one of the most advanced diagnostics tools available primarily used for the detection of macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease.
This instrument uses projected near-infrared light to provide a 3D image in micron scale resolution to enable us to view beneath the surface of the retina at the layers below. It is also capable of anterior imaging providing information on the cornea to assess a patient’s suitability for refractive surgery. It can also assess the internal drainage structures of the eye to assess for risk of angle closure glaucoma.