OCT Macula

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OCT Macula

Asked for Male, 25 Years

Hi Doctor, My father is a diabetic patient. Today he went for a medical check and the doctor asked him to do OCT Macula test. He was have some issue with right eye. What could be the possible reason for this?

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Dr. Seema Behl

Ophthalmologist 35 yrs exp Mumbai

Hi The doctor must be suspecting some diabetic changes in the eye at Macula..hence asked for OCT...it is a kind of CT scan of macula...tells if there is swelling or any other issue.

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Dr. Aayush Tandon Ophthalmologist 13 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Aayush Tandon

Ophthalmologist 13 yrs exp Mumbai

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From what you are explaining looks like he has Diabetic retinopathy leading to Macular oedema.

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