What is the need and benefit

OCT or Optical Coherence Tomography, is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses light waves to produce cross-sectional images of biological tissues. It can provide information about the thickness, structure, and integrity of tissues such as the retina, optic nerve, and cornea in the eye, as well as the layers of the skin, and other tissues. OCT is commonly used in ophthalmology to diagnose and monitor various conditions, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and various neurological diseases. There is also a modality used in OCT imaging which is called Anterior segment OCT which provides a doctor with important information regarding the front layers of the eye as well as structures within the anterior chamber. This information is extremely valuable in the treatment of various types of eye diseases.