Eye Related Problem - If My Oct Report Ok Then Do I Have To

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Asked for Male, 42 Years

If my OCT report ok then do I have to worry about my optic nerve fibres ? Can OCT detect nerve fibres damage ?

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Dr. Mekala

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 11 yrs exp Chennai

Hi You have not mentioned what was your complaint and why OCT was advised. But OCT can report optic nerve fibers status

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