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Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Overview

At Staples, we pride ourselves on providing the very best level of eyecare and to this end, we have enhanced our ability to do this by investing in OCT, Optical Coherence Tomography. With our new state-of-the-art OCT machinery, we are able to take an image of the very back of your eyes, including the retinal layers. This allows us to study your eyes in greater detail from the surface of your retina right down to the underlying surfaces, not visible by any other means.

 

An OCT scan is comparable to an ultrasound scan for the eyes and can form a 3D cross-section of the retina, allowing our Optometrists to see, sometimes for the first time, problems within your eye that could not easily be seen before.

 

The OCT uses the most advanced technology to detect abnormalities at an incredibly early stage. This helps us to check for eye conditions such as Glaucoma, Retinopathy, Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Retinal Detachments and much more.

 

The great thing is that the test is totally non-invasive and in most cases can be done in a few minutes. Our Optometrists will then go through this with you during your eye examination and be able to offer you the most comprehensive test to date.

Enhanced eye examinations with OCT

Why have an enhanced eye examination? Using the latest technology and taking our time with longer examinations, allows us to create a complete picture of your eye health so we can diagnose any problems in the earliest stages and look out for the slightest abnormalities. Early detection is a key factor in effective treatment and can lead to better outcomes for your vision and eye health.

 

Our enhanced examination uses an OCT scanner to create a digital cross-sectional image of your eye. This imaging technology is the most effective available and can diagnose a wide variety of conditions including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.

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