What is OCT Scanning? (Optical Coherence Tomography)

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In our practices we use OCT scanning technology to obtain more detailed information of the ocular structures than has been possible by previous means.

The OCT can visualise the deeper layers of the retina, where many disease processes begin, often detecting conditions before a patients vision has been adversely affected. If treatment is started at this stage then visual loss can often minimised. This is especially true in conditions such as Vitreo-Macular Traction (VMT) and Wet Macular Degeneration (AMD). We have another YouTube video showing the injection technique used to treat wet macular degeneration.

In addition to being able to visualise the deeper layers of the retina where many types of macular degeneration occur, we can now see the transparent structures of the eye which were previously invisible to conventional imaging, such as the Vitreous Humour (Jelly) that lies anterior to the retina and the transparent nerve fibres that lie on its surface and take the visual signal to the brain for processing. By this means it is often possible to intervene before blinding conditions such as Macular Hole formation occur and diagnose conditions such as Glaucoma much sooner.

The same technology is used to monitor many conditions so that we can ensure that treatment remains at optimal levels. The new Ganglion Cell Analysis and Nerve fibre Analysis modules are extremely powerful in this respect.

The Anterior segment OCT imaging gives us detailed information about the cornea, the iris and the anterior drainage angle. This can help to detect the early signs of imminent Angle Closure Glaucoma and corneal deisease.

All this information is gathered painlessly often without the need to dilate the pupil.

We believe that all the Over-60s should have regular OCT screening for Macular Degeneration every 2 years.

Further information can be found on the Matheson Optometrists website,
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Thank you. Am just going to have this test today. I understand about it better now.

Lou-qkpl
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Thank you for this precious infomation. ❤👍👍👍👍

wednesdaychild
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Thank you for a clear and informative video.

oscarrox
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I just got an OCT this week for glaucoma with my glaucoma specialist.

jasmynsglaucomajasmynpolit
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Thank you for explanation i will be having this test on feb 10

BernzVLOG
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Have an appointment today…was wondering what is OCT Scan. Thanks for explanation.

selenenp
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Just had the OCT during my eye test today and it is painless. It costs £20 in the UK and I definitely would recommend it to anybody.

LunaPhoenix
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I have nistagmus, so getting a valid OCT scan has been difficult. I currently have a macular oedema I'm trying to get treatment for, but without a valid OCT, it's more difficult to properly treat, as I understand it. Thanks for sharing this video.

kenshin
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I'm here before I undergo OCT this wee.

doyochii
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Türkiye'de yaşıyorum ve her muayene olmamda ücretsiz OCT çekiyorlar ülkemiz sağlık konusunda harika

zeynepkorkmaz
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Post cateracts surgery my right eye had gone from 'i can see stars again' to 'wwrpedvglassvfull of wster'

Going to go see a retina specialist next week. So, thank you for posting things like this so I have some idea of what I have to look forward to.

singletona
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00:53 what do the colors represent? what is red, what is blue? do the colors represent the cell density? or red = high refractive index & blue = low refractive index?

TheCarmacon
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Can you ask for this at normal eye exam?

samholden
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Hello, yesterday i went for oct test and doctor told me that you have early glaucoma. I was shocked to hear that as i am just 23 year old . I don’t have any family background. Should i visit another doctor to confirm it? Or start taking eye drops?

Learner-lqvu
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6 years ago... Wow. That's Scotland just got it. £20 to get it each time.

JennySilvertonx
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1.42 which steroid drops use can you tell me

mirzarafi
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My left eye is optic nerve damage please sir, have you any treatment sir bike accident 20/3/20 please have you any solution sir

abdurrohim-rlkq
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I still feel nervous to find out what actually happened to my macula tomorrow! May Allah ease everything 😖

fathinnadhirah
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I lost my vision they said its stroke
Can my vision come back
Its 3mnths now

tracyzandi
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Does this test shine a bright light or a laser in the eye? I don’t want that

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