Optical Coherence Tomography
(Medical proceduresandexaminations)
This topic will help you learn about the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) eye fundus examination and how to prepare for it.
What is theOptical Coherence Tomography(OCT) eyeAge-Macular Degenerationfundus examination?
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an imaging technique used to create a picture of the back partof the eye, called the retina, and the optic nerve, by measuring the amount of faintred light reflected from the retina and optic nerve. The cross-sectional images are three-dimensional and color-coded.
An ophthalmologist can see each layer of the retina, allowing them to map and measure its thickness. These measurements assist in diagnosis and provide treatment guidance for glaucoma and retinal diseases. Retinal diseases include age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic eye disease.
- When is the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) eye fundus examination performed?Glucoma).
- Healthcare providers use the test to diagnose and manage many eye conditions, including:Dry Macular Degeneration).
- Glaucoma.Diabetic Retinopathy).
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry Macular Degeneration).Cystoid Macular Edema).
- Diabetic Retinopathy.Macular Pucker).
- Cystoid Macular Edema (Cystoid Macular Edema).Macular Hole).
- Macular Pucker (Macular Pucker).Macular Dystrophy).
- Macular Hole (Macular Hole).
ConeDystrophy.
- Tumors in theOCTchoroid and retina.
- How do you prepare for the OpticalOCTCoherence Tomography (OCT) eye fundus examination?
