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Optical Coherence Tomography: Transforming Precision Imaging in Modern Healthcare
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has emerged as one of the most transformative imaging technologies in modern medicine, offering unprecedented clarity of internal biological structures without the need for invasive procedures. Often compared to ultrasound—but using light instead of sound—OCT captures high-resolution, cross-sectional images that help clinicians observe tissue layers with remarkable detail. Its ability to generate micron-level precision makes it invaluable across multiple medical specialties, especially ophthalmology, cardiology, and dermatology.
The most established use of OCT lies in eye care. By producing detailed images of the retina, OCT helps doctors evaluate conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal detachments. What makes OCT particularly powerful in ophthalmology is its capability to detect early changes long before patients experience visual symptoms. Clinicians can monitor fluid accumulation, nerve fiber thinning, or subtle structural abnormalities with exceptional accuracy. For patients,…