Retinal diseases often involve microscopic structural changes that cannot be detected through routine examination alone. Optical Coherence Tomography, commonly known as OCT, provides cross-sectional images of the retina, allowing precise measurement of tissue thickness and fluid accumulation.
At Dr. Jyotis Hospital in Panchkula, OCT scanning is used to differentiate between conditions that may appear similar during basic examination. Macular edema, epiretinal membranes, and early macular degeneration can present with overlapping symptoms but require entirely different management strategies.
OCT findings help guide treatment decisions. In diabetic eye disease, increasing retinal thickness may indicate active leakage that requires intervention. In glaucoma, OCT helps assess nerve fiber layer thinning, offering insight into disease progression even before visual field changes appear.
The scan is painless and non-invasive, making it suitable for repeated use. Comparing serial OCT images over time allows clinicians to track response to treatment or detect subtle worsening that may not yet affect vision.
If unexplained visual changes persist or previous eye conditions are being monitored, an OCT scan can provide objective clarity about retinal health.
