OCT, visual fields and retinal photography — the tests that find what an examination cannot.
What is involved
Monitoring glaucoma, macular disease and diabetic retinopathy
Imaging measures what the eye cannot be asked about. OCT builds a cross-section of the retina and optic nerve accurate to a few microns; visual field testing maps the areas of sight already affected; retinal photography gives a baseline that this year can be compared against next year. Together they are how glaucoma and macular disease are detected before they are noticed.
What the appointment includes
How it works
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Come with a letter from your optometrist or GP, or contact us directly. Bring any previous scans and your current spectacle prescription.
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A consultant examines and images the eye in one visit. Allow up to two hours and arrange not to drive afterwards.
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What has been found, what the options are, what each involves and what it costs — in writing, and copied to your optometrist with your consent.
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Day-case surgery or in-clinic treatment, carried out by the consultant who assessed you.
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Scheduled follow-up at the intervals the condition needs, with your optometrist kept informed.
No, you can contact us directly. If you do have a letter from your optometrist or GP, bring it — along with any previous scans — because it saves repeating tests you have already had.
Appointments
Consultations are with a consultant ophthalmologist. Allow up to two hours: most examinations involve dilating drops, and you should not plan to drive afterwards.