iVue Ocular Coherence Tomography
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a new, noninvasive, noncontact, imaging technology which can image retinal and corneal structures with a resolution of 10 to 17 microns. Cross-sectional images of these structures are produced and the anatomic layers thickness can be assessed.
A number of diseases may be detected earlier with the use of an OCT. These include diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, cystoid macular edema, central serous choroidopathy, optic disc pits and glaucoma.
These are microscopic images of the layers of a normal retina, taken by ocular coherence tomography or 'OCT'. Our new iVue OCT obtains live images such as this in only seconds.
OCT can help diagnose retinal problems such as macular degeneration, or macular edema from diabetes as seen in this photo.
OCT can image the cornea in cross-section, like this picture which shows a corneal flap from LASIK surgery.
It can also image the anterior chamber of the eye, and the angle. This is helpful in diagnosis and treatment of certain types of glaucoma.
