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What Is Optical Coherence Tomography and Why It Matters in Retinal Imaging Eye Exams
Optical coherence tomography, usually shortened to OCT, has become one of the most useful tools in modern eye care because it lets clinicians see the retina in a way that was simply not possible with routine examination alone. If you have ever had a retinal imaging eye exam and wondered why a technician asked you to stare into a machine for a few seconds, you were likely being scanned with OCT. The process is quick, painless, and remarkably informative. In many cases, it ca