WHAT IS AN OCT SCAN?
What is OCT? Ocular Coherence Tomography is an advanced eye scan for people of all ages. Similar to ultrasound, OCT uses light rather than sound waves to illustrate the different layers that make up the back of the eye. This particular 3D OCT unit captures a digital photograph of the surface of the eye at the same time and this can be cross referenced across any areas of concern.
The major benefit of this state of the art machine is that it allows your optometrist to see both the back of your eye, and a three dimensional image to look beneath the surface of the regular retinal image. Never before, has it been easier to find out the exact state and location of a particular eye condition. Your optometrist can review the images on a PC screen and pin point areas of concern by digitally peeling the layers back until they define what it is that they have identified as requiring further investigation.
WHAT'S RETINAL IMAGING?
We remain a strongly independent business and have built a reputation for quality and attention to detail.
Our access to an extensive range of products on the market means that we can provide a facility that is both encompassing and specialised, depending on each client’s unique requirements. We very much look forward to welcoming you to our practice soon.
IS COLOUR THE RIGHT SOLUTION
Eye examination
People who show signs of visual difficulty when reading should be referred for a full eye examination.
If symptoms of eye strain and/or visual stress are not helped by glasses, then an assessment of coloured overlays could be considered.
Overlay assessment
Our Optometrist can carry out an overlay assessment and may suggest that the patient try an overlay when reading for a few weeks, noting any improvements.
Colorimetry assessment
The Colorimetry assessment may result in precision tinted glasses being prescribed to the patient. The colour will be more specific to each individual's needs. This is more precise than the overlay assessment and very often a produces a different colour to the overlay. Using coloured lenses means any benefit is gained looking at screens and are therefore more convenient and more practical than overlays.
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We remain a strongly independent business and have built a reputation for quality and attention to detail.
Our access to an extensive range of products on the market means that we can provide a facility that is both encompassing and specialised, depending on each client’s unique requirements. We very much look forward to welcoming you to our practice soon.