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Ocular Coherence Tomography





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Ocular coherence tomography (OCT) provides high-resolution, cross-sectional imaging of
ocular tissues in vivo and is useful for detecting and managing a variety of ocular diseases
involving the macular, optic nerve and anterior segment.  Here Ian Jarvis quizzes Stephen
McPherson about his experiences with OCT.

                                                                                                                                                    Ian Jarvis and Stephen McPherson
 Ian Jarvis and Stephen McPherson

OQ71 scan 1
 A normal OCT scan of a 44 year old man

OQ71 scan 2
 An OCT scan that shows a macular hole


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