OCT is a great tool in diagnosing eye disease. In some cases, OCT can help your optometrist diagnose eye disease earlier, which allows for more effective treatment. Because OCT images give your optometrist such a detailed view of your retina, they can detect small indications of eye disease.

Are OCT scans worth it?

OCT scans are recommended for people aged 25 or over, who want to know more about their eye health, or those who have diabetes, glaucoma, or have family history of eye disease. Even if your vision and eye health are perfectly fine, we still recommend an OCT scan with every eye test.

What can optical coherence tomography detect?

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).