What does direct cross-sectional retinal
imaging offer that's unique?
With Stratus OCT images of the layers of your retina, your doctor can see and
measure delicate structures and monitor any change. Stratus OCT is the only
instrument that provides these images, so it's the ultimate tool for precise
diagnosis and treatment.
What can direct cross-sectional retinal imaging tell my doctor
about my retina?
Stratus OCT enables your doctor to identify and diagnose many types of retinal
abnormalities. These include:
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
is a deterioration of the macula, which is the part of the retina
responsible for sharp, direct vision. AMD may include abnormalities below the
retinal surface. Prior to treatment, this can interfere with central vision.
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Post-Cataract Surgery Cystoid Macular Edema
Consists of fluid-filled cysts that form within the retina causing the
retina to be swollen. This is usually noticed as blurry or distorted vision.
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Diabetic Macular Edema
is an accumulation of fluid within the retina. Prior to treatment, this can
produce dark or grey areas in the field of vision or reduce sharpness of
vision, but sometimes it can occur without loss of vision.
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Macular Hole
is a hole in the retina. Prior to treatment, the loss of vision can be very
slight to very noticeable, depending on the size of the hole.
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
is a blister of fluid that collects underneath the retina. Prior to
treatment, symptoms can include a dark or gray area in the field of vision.
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Epiretinal Membrane
is a deposition of scar tissue on the surface of the retina. Prior to
treatment, the most common symptoms are reduced sharpness of vision and visual
distortion.
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Stratus OCT: Revealing the complete picture.
Stratus OCT offers the ultimate benefit for people with retinal abnormalities
the best possible care. Early detection helps your doctor to diagnose and
control retinal problems before avoidable, permanent damage is done.
Stratus OCT enables your doctor to watch closely for the slightest retinal
changes and respond as needed. Stratus OCT gives your doctor high quality,
highly accurate knowledge of your eyes that is simply unavailable with any
other technology. This extremely detailed understanding of your eyes can be
instrumental and essential in safeguarding you vision for many years to come.
Your doctor has recommended an advanced diagnostic
scan to evaluate the health of your retina.
For this procedure, your doctor will be using a highly
innovative instrument called Stratus OCT. This advanced-technology instrument
never touches your eye, so there's no discomfort. It's safe and only requires a
few minutes of your time. Most importantly, Stratus OCT helps your doctor to
clearly see the internal structures of your eye, so problems can be treated
before they progress. The unique view that your doctor sees with Stratus OCT is
called a direct cross-sectional image of your retina.
What is direct cross-sectional retinal imaging?
The retina is the innermost lining of the inside of your eye. it is composed of
several layers, and functions like the film in a camera. The lens of the eye
focuses images on your retina, much like the lens of a camera focuses images on
film. These images are transmitted to your brain by the optic nerve, enabling
you to see.
Direct cross-sectional imaging is so named because it enables your doctor to
look directly at a "cutaway" view of the layers of the retina and optic nerve,
and accurately assess their characteristics. Other machines show the surface of
these structures, but Stratus OCT shows your doctor what is below the surface.
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The Layers of the Retina
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Stratus OCT Images
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