Zeiss OCT Scans & Optomap Scans Now Available With Your Eye Test In Loughborough

LOUGHBOROUGH, U.K. - Aug. 18, 2015 - PRLog -- The majority of Visual Answers Private & NHS clients opt to have advanced imaging using Zeiss Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) & ultra wide-field Optomap scans as part of their eye test. This, together with FDT visual field analysis (that checks your entire visual system from the back of your eyes to the brain) constitutes an ‘Advanced Diagnostic Eye Examination’ - the most comprehensive level of eye care that provides early detection of serious eye diseases & offers maximum eye health protection.

EARLY DETECTION, MORE PROTECTION
With eye conditions, research shows the faster you act, the more you protect. That’s why Visual Answers recommend Zeiss OCT scans as part of your regular eye test. It helps detect sight thratening  conditions up to 5 years before the traditional testing and exam methods used by other opticians and up to 10 years before you personally will notice any change in your own vision.

WHY YOU NEED AN OCT SCAN
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) works like ultrasound or like having an MRI scan of your eyes. It allows examination below the retinal surface  – allowing optometrists to spot microscopic abnormalities of your retina that can’t be seen during a normal eye test.

Zeiss OCT eye scan spots early signs of:

o          Macula Degneration  (AMD)

o          Glaucoma

o          Diabetes

o          Hypertension

o          Vitreous detachments –separation of the jelly & retina

o          Macula Oedema (fluid at the back of the eye)

Conditions can be detected before they even affect your vision & provide you more treatment, prevention and lifestyle options. The sooner a serious eye condition is detected - sooner they can help and advise you regarding treatment. Earlier management means more successful outcomes.

The 3-D high definition images generated by OCT scans are stored on your records so when they see you again, the images can be compared to see if anything has changed or deteriorated.

An OCT scan helps you ‘See Whats Been Missed’ in previous eye tests.

Regular scans allows them to monitor subtle differences quickly pinpointing any change in your eye health more accurately and efficiently than any other method of eye screening.

HOW MUCH DOES A ZEISS OCT EYE SCAN COST?
A single OCT scan at the Spire or Nuffield hospital costs £200 (plus consultants fees). If you are an existing patient the price at Visual Answers is reduced to just £35 from £60. OCT scans are also provided as part of an Advanced Diagnostic Eye Examination (which includes a full eye test, plus Optomap scan Zeiss FDT field test & OCT scan) – the entire examination takes about 40 minutes and normally costs £105. Alternatively you can pay just £12.95 per month to join their amazing care plan  Vision Club that allows the highest standard of eye care whenever you need it as well as an eye-opening saving of 25% off any glasses too. All and many other benefits also start immediately on joining the scheme.

DO I NEED AN OPTOMAP SCAN TOO?
Optomap ultra-wide scanning technology is the most advanced way of mapping information about your entire retina. It is far more effective than conventional photography that is now found in some high street optician chains.

You 'See The Big Picture' With Optomap Technology
Optomap allows Visual Answers to use an ulta-wide scan of the back of the eyes. It lets them to see more than 82% of your retina (over 4X more than normal) in a single panoramic image, in contrast to just 10-15% revealed using the traditional retinal examination method of looking through your pupil.

Optomap can spot early signs of:

o          Macula conditions (AMD)

o          Retinal holes, tears or detachment

o          Diabetes

o          Glaucoma

o          Hypertension

o          Retinal Tumours

Just like OCT images, Optomap scans are stored and compared for monitoring and to look for significant changes.

HOW MUCH DOES OPTOMAP COST?
You can add an Optomap to your eye examination for just £35 if you’re an existing patient. Optomap is a screening tool they recommend to every patient during an eye test.


OCT & Optomap combined helps build a COMPLETE picture of your eye health more accurately and efficiently than other methods of eye screening. Visual Answers recommend you have the advanced diagnostic examination or join Vision Club as part of your regular eye health routine, providng you ultimate peace of mind about your eye health and vision.

Both scans are safe, quick, non-invasive and painless, take only a few moments and nothing touches your eyes. Drops are rarely needed. This level of detail allows them to detect or monitor the most serious eye conditions often before you know you have it. Images generated are examined by a specially trained consultant optometrist.

Your Eyes Deserve Clinical Excellence
Visual Answers Optometrists don’t do ‘standard’. They’re dedicated to bringing you a ‘20/20’ experience with the most thorough ways of testing and examining your eyes and vision: more thorough means detecting conditions sooner, enabling you to optimise, protect, manage and enjoy your eyesight in the years to come.

Their philosophy is of continuous investment in the latest hospital-grade technology. If like them, you believe that your eyes are the single most precious sense and you would like to look after them for life, then you should book for an advanced diagnostic eye exam or join Vision Club today. It’s the choice your eyes would always make.

Make Your Appointment TODAY
Call Visual Answers at Barrow near Loughborough on (01509) 416800 alternatively email:info@visualanswers.co.uk and request a call back. For more information visit www.VisualAnswers.co.uk

Visual Answers Optometrists 28 High St. Barrow On Soar Loughborough LE12 8PY Call: (01509) 416800