What does OCT mean in MEDICAL

Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an imaging technology that uses light to create highly detailed images of the retina. It is a non-invasive technique used in ophthalmology to diagnose and manage eye diseases.

OCT works by passing light through the eye. The different reflections from different layers inside the eye are then collected, converted into electrical signals, and analyzed using computer algorithms to generate 3-dimensional images of the structures within the eye.

Yes, OCT is very safe as it does not involve radiation or any other invasive procedures or substances. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes and causes no pain or discomfort to the patient.

OCT can detect abnormalities inside the eye such as changes in retinal thickness or volume due to disease or other pathology, retinal breaks or detachments, macular holes, and abnormal blood vessels in the back of the eye. Additionally, it can be used to monitor other problems such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration over time.

An OCT test may be recommended for patients with symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, floaters (dark spots), flashing lights in their field of vision, photopsia (flickering), or metamorphopsia (distorted images). Additionally, an OCT test can help diagnose certain underlying medical conditions that have visual symptoms such as diabetes or stroke.