OCT and Optomap
Two advanced, painless scans that show us more of your retina, and the layers beneath it, helping to detect eye conditions years earlier than a standard sight test alone.
What is an OCT scan?
Optical Coherence Tomography uses light waves to take detailed cross-section images of the back of your eye, a little like an ultrasound. Where a standard photograph shows the surface of the retina, OCT lets us examine the individual layers beneath it.
This is the same technology used in hospital eye departments, and we are proud to offer it here in Pontyclun as part of our commitment to thorough, high-quality eyecare.
Because each scan is stored, we can compare results over time and spot even subtle changes to your eye health.
What can OCT help detect?
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Glaucoma, often years earlier than standard tests
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular holes and puckers
- Vitreous detachments
Who should have an OCT scan?
Anyone can benefit from the extra detail an OCT scan provides, but we particularly recommend it if you:
- are aged 40 or over
- have a family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration
- have diabetes
- are very short-sighted
- simply want the most comprehensive eye examination available
What is an Optomap scan?
The Optomap is the only exam that captures your retina in one panoramic image.
The unique Optomap ultrawide view helps detect early signs of retinal disease more effectively than with traditional eye exams alone.
Optomap and OCT work together: Optomap shows us the wide view across your retina, while OCT shows the layers beneath its surface.
Who should have an Optomap scan?
Anyone can benefit from the Optomap scan, but we particularly recommend it if you:
- are diabetic
- are very short-sighted
- have a family history of eye conditions such as retinal detachments or tumours
- simply want the most comprehensive eye examination available
Add OCT and Optomap scans to your next eye test
Call us on 01443 223 712 or book online, and just ask about OCT and Optomap when you visit.
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