Macula Clinic & OCT
Many people think that if they have 20/20 vision, they have perfect vision. This is not true. The 20/20 value is just a comparison. An eye with 20/20 vision can see at 20 feet the same things that a “Normal eye” can see at 20 feet. Some people can see even better than that. They may be able to see at 20 feet what a ‘normal eye’ would only see at 15 feet; that is 20/15 vision. Know more about 20/20 vision in this article.
Additionally it is a very useful & indispensable tool for the early diagnosis of glaucoma.
We at Mansarovar have been using this machine since 2007.
The latest version of OCT installed in our hospital is 3-LASER based High-resolution spectral domain-OCT with multi-modal capability. This means that the same machine can perform different examinations like auto-fluorescence, non dye-based and dye-based angiography to provide more information about the patient’s eye disease than any ordinary machine.
Higher resolution imaging also enables detection of vitreo-macular traction or fine epi-retinal membranes on the retina surface. In cases of lamellar macular hole, small opercula over the hole and many other abnormalities that could not be ‘seen’ by the conventional OCT become visible thus changing the line of management completely.
A Few Examples Are Shown Below:
Pre And Post Treatment Serous Neuro-Sensory RD In A Case Of Severe Diabetic Macular Edema
Pre And Post-op Macular Hole Showing Complete Closure After Macular Hole Surgery With I.l.m. Peeling
Serous Retinal Detachment In C.S.R.
Optic Pit A Rare Condition Large Choroidal Neo-Vascular Membrane
Pre-op & Post-op Epi-Retinal Membrane In Diabetic Retinopathy Showing The Area Of Cleavage – Helpful In Planning The Surgery
Pre And Post-treatment Massive Macular Edema In Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Oct Is Useful For The Following:
1. High Resolution 3D- OCT FOR DIAGNOSIS
2. OCT guided intra-vitreal injections of triamcinalone/anti-VEG-F
3. Planning of various operations like Macular hole surgery, Epi-retinal membrane /macular pucker surgery,Vitreo-macular traction (VMT) surgery in diabetics, Combined cataract plus above procedures,Vitrectomy for diabetic vitreous hemorrhage or traction retina detachments
4. Assesment of response to treatment