Ocular Coherance Tomography (OCT)

What is it?

A fast, painless scan using light to create detailed cross-sectional images of your retina and optic nerve.

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What’s involved?

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• You rest your chin and focus on a light while the machine scans—only takes a few minutes.

• Your eyes may be dilated for better imaging in some cases.

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Why it matters:

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• Shows each layer of the retina in microscopic detail—think of it as an “optical ultrasound".

• Detects early changes from conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic swelling, etc., often before symptoms appear.

• Takes precise measurements—great for tracking over time.

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Why it's worth having:

OCT gives a powerful, early warning system for sight-threatening conditions—catching trouble when treatment is most effective. Also helps to monitor side effects of certain medications eg Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine), taken for  Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.