OCT
In our Tavistock practice we are pleased to be able to offer REVO-OCT Wellness scans
WHAT IS THE REVO-OCT WELLNESS SCAN?
Utilising the very latest in eye scan technologies called Optical Coherence Tomography the REVO-OCT Wellness Scan provides a non invasive imaging method allowing detailed visualisation beneath the retinal surface to detect
any abnormalities in the different retinal layers, to an almost cellular level, and monitor any changes over time.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE REVO-OCT WELLNESS SCAN?
The scan itself takes only a matter of minutes. It is totally
non-invasive, so nothing touches your eye so it’s
pain/discomfort free! You will be asked to place your chin
on the rest and look at a light, which may be moved
according to the area scanned.
The 2D & 3D HD-Scans are analysed and interpreted by
specialised on board clinical diagnostic software. If
necessary, further analysis can be undertaken by
your Optometrist.
WHY SHOULD I HAVE THE
REVO-OCT WELLNESS SCAN?
REVO-OCT Wellness Scanning allows your optometrist
to detect any abnormalities in the different retinal
layers, analyse these and monitor any changes
over time. Meaning safer care and better
preservation of sight.
Regular monitoring is key to the process as changes in
the back of the eye often happen very subtly and slowly
– without causing any symptoms. As such the many
retinal layers should be monitored periodically with
check-up scans to detect any changes from your initial
base line exam.
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* It could save your vision
* Screens for the early detection of the major causes of blindness including; Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration and more…
* Detect and diagnose conditions sooner, allowing for earlier intervention & treatment
* Provides an increased chance of better outcomes for your ocular health and in turn your overall health
WHAT DOES IT DETECT?
The REVO-OCT wellness scan can detect numerous eye dieases, even in their early stages. Three of the most prominent
conditions that can lead to blindness if not treated are:
GLAUCOMA impairs vision by
damaging the
optic nerve, the
cable of nerve
fibres that
transmits coded
information from
the eye to the brain. It
usually involves an elevation
of pressure inside the eye
caused by excess fluid in the
front part of the eye.
Diabetic Retinopathy is caused by
damage to the
small blood
vessels in the
retina, the light
sensing tissue in
the back of the
eye. The affect of
diabetic retinopathy on vision
varies widely, depending on the stage of the disease.
Age-related Macular
Degeneration is a degenerative
condition of the
macula, the part of
the retina solely
responsible for seeing
in colour and for
providing the sharp, central
vision needed to see faces
clearly, read or even drive.
Plus other pathologies including retinal detachment, macular holes and many more….
SEEING THROUGH THE RETINA
Traditional examination of the back of the eye (the retina) involved looking for signs of change on the surface. Thanks to
REVO-OCT we can see through the surface and examine all the layers of the retina. Being able to identify and monitor
abnormality within these layers is essential for early detection and diagnosis of some of the major causes of visual impairment and blindness; meaning treatments can be made available at the earliest possible moment.