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OCT SCAN PURPOSE

2020-04-30 12:32:07
For what purpose Oct scan can be used.what is the cost in India.Doctor suggest me to go for a scan...
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Oct is valuable to ascess the diseases of retina and optic nerve. And also the prognosis consecutively.

Answered2020-04-30 17:29:09

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Hello. OCT machine is commonly used for disc evaluation for glaucoma or other optic disc diseases  and Retina evaluation Test may cost for approximately1000 per eye

Answered2020-04-30 14:10:54

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There are 2 types of OCT scans one is for anterior segment of eye ( cornea and ocular angles)  and other is for posterior segment of the eye ( retina and optic nerve) which may be required for diagnosing different pathological conditions of the eye
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around 1-2k per eye ( depends on the type of OCT and Scanning protocol)

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Oct  mainly use to see retina layer wise to comment on pathology as well as changes after treatment if any

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