The OCT Retina and Optic Nerve scan is used to examine the tissues at the back of the eye and provides multi-color cross-sectional images that show the layers of the retina and identify any damaged layers. It also indicates the presence of fluid accumulation beneath the retina. This scan also provides a detailed image of the optic nerve, showing the health of the optic nerve and the extent of the damage, helping the doctor track changes in the retina and optic nerve. It aids in the early diagnosis of retinal diseases and ensures prompt treatment before the eye's condition worsens and becomes difficult to treat.
The OCT Retina and Optic Nerve scan is performed at Eye See Center with the latest German device, Zeiss AngioPlex OCT for Cirrus HD-OCT 5000, which is characterized by high accuracy and speed. It includes advanced features that make it much easier for the patient to capture images and provides remarkable results that significantly facilitate diagnosis. In addition to performing cross-sectional scans of the retina at the vision center and the optic nerve, the device also images the retinal blood vessels by capturing the movement of blood components within the vessels. This is a non-invasive scan that does not require dye and is very useful in certain retinal conditions.
Uses of Retinal and Optic Nerve OCT
- Glaucoma (Open-Angle Glaucoma): A condition that affects the optic nerve and causes loss of peripheral vision.
- Central Vision Holes
- Conditions caused by certain medications or aging
- Diabetic Retinopathy: A condition affecting the blood vessels in the retina and causing damage to them.
- Retinal Venous Occlusion: Blockage of a vein in the retina.
- Retinal Tear: A tear in the retina.
- Retinal Detachment: The detachment of the retina from the back of the eye.
- Tumors: Tumors in the retina.
