Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a quick, painless and non-invasive scan that uses light waves to create highly detailed cross-sectional images of the retina at the back of the eye. 

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Before the Scan

Mr.Kumar or his team members may or may not instil dilating drops in your eyes before the scan. You will then be seated in front of the OCT machine and asked to rest your chin on a support while you look steadily at a fixation target light. The scan itself takes only a few seconds and does not involve any contact with the eye or exposure to radiation. 

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During the Scan

You may be asked to blink normally and remain still while images are captured. This should not take more than 1-2 minutes.

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Need for Scan

This advanced imaging allows Mr Kumar to examine the macula in microscopic detail, identifying fluid, swelling, or structural changes associated with conditions such as macular degeneration. He will be looking for OCT biomarkers to formulate your treatment plan. The results are used immediately to assess disease activity and to guide a personalised treatment plan, including decisions regarding monitoring or the need for treatments such as eye injections.

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Machine

Mr Kumar uses the advanced Topcon Triton OCT machine, a state-of-the-art imaging system that produces highly detailed, high-resolution scans of the macula. This enables accurate evaluation of retinal layers and helps detect early or subtle changes linked to conditions such as macular degeneration and retinal disease.