An OCT – Optical Coherence Tomography – scan allows us to screen the nerve membranes of the eye, as well as the optic nerve and macula, and their conditions and diseases. Following the examination, we can provide patients with a proper diagnosis and monitor the progress of the disease and the success of any treatment.
All this is possible thanks to microscopic images of the eye tissue. Moreover, this highly advanced ophthalmic diagnostic procedure does not cause any strain or pain to the eyes.
Usually, an eye specialist will tell you if such an examination is necessary, but of course you can also request one yourself. If you have a disease such as age-related macular degeneration or other macular diseases, glaucoma, diabetes, hypertension, or other internal (endocrinological, immunological, neurological, autoimmune) diseases, it is always worth having an OCT scan.
In the case of planned medication, it is an excellent tool for detecting ocular contraindications to a given drug, for recording the initial condition and for monitoring the effect of the drug during treatment.
In addition, there are factors to take into account when attending the examination on a regular basis to assess the condition. These factors may include age – usually over 50 – heavy smoking, extreme sports or lesions caused by an overworked lifestyle. If detected early enough, appropriate early treatment can stop deterioration. Otherwise, the initial discomfort can unfortunately lead to vision loss.