OCT Offers The Most Advanced Eye Disease Detection Ever

Northwest Columbus, OH -- (SBWire) -- 07/27/2015 --Northwest Vision Center, a local Columbus eye care practice with a proud reputation for client satisfaction and care, proudly introduces the addition of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), the latest cutting-edge technology for the earliest detection and treatment of common eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. OCT is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to obtain cross-section pictures of the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye, known as the retina.

Discussing the functions and advantages of this revolutionary new technology, Dr. Yoongie Min comments, "We are excited to have OCT technology as part of our practice. With OCT, we are able to see each and every distinctive layer of the retina, down to a cross section smaller than a human hair. This allows us to map and measure their thickness with remarkable accuracy. These measurements help us detect, diagnose and treatment retinal diseases and conditions sooner and with more accuracy than ever before. The OCT allows us to find issues that otherwise may have been missed. Patients like being able to see that everything is normal. If there is a problem, they can actually see it and be involved in their own care."

Dr. Min also comments, "Our patients expect us to provide them with the best care possible at all times. Keeping up with this and all of the latest technology in our field goes a long way toward providing the best care possible.

The new OCT technology allows early warning, diagnosis and treatment for Glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, Macular pucker, Macular edema, central serous retinopathy, Diabetic retinopathy, and many other eye conditions which may otherwise result in severe loss of vision, or even blindness.

According to Dr. Min and his associates at Northwest Vision Center, the patient experience is quick and painless. It is completely non-invasive and does not use a bright light. The scan is very fast, taking only a few seconds to complete. The end result is a convenient, comfortable patient experience that produces the best readouts and analysis for superior overall eyecare.

For more information about the advantages and advances represented by OCT technology, or for any further questions, please contact Dr Yoongie Min at Northwest Vision Center in Northwest Columbus, OH.