As you start to sort through the options available for the OCT machines, you will want to make sure that you consider the features and options it has available, and the size and weight of the machine to make sure it will work for your clinic. For example, if you plan to move the machine often, you will want to find something that is portable and easier to move. What type of scan area can it provide? How detailed are the images it can create? Does it include 3D auto tracking? What sort of diagnostic tools are included with the machine? Learn as much as possible before you make your choice.

In addition to choosing a quality machine, you must make sure that you, or someone else on the staff, is qualified to use the machine safely. This increases the safety and will provide you with better results.

Some of the major benefits in addition to the quality resolution include instant results, no need to prep the subject, and the fact that it does not utilize ionizing radiation. It is important to keep in mind that the machine can only see between one and two millimeters into biological tissue. However, ophthalmic specialists do not often need to look much deeper than this. These specialists can use the machines to help them detect glaucoma and other issues with the eyes.


It is important to keep in mind that there are many different makes and models of these machines from various manufacturers, and the specifics of each one may be slightly different. Some may have a retinal tracking system, analysis tools, and other features that you might find helpful in your work.
 

It essentially works as an optical ultrasound of the tissues that can provide cross-sectional images. The machines are used quite a bit with ophthalmic specialists, and others in the medical community, because it can provide a high resolution when compared with other current options.

OCT stands for optical coherence tomography, which is a specialized type of medical imaging technique that utilizes light as a means to capture three dimensional images within biological tissue. 

Some of the manufacturers who are making these specialized machines include Zeiss, Heidelberg Engineering, Inc., NIDEK, Optovue Incorporated, and Topcon Medical Laser Systems. There are plenty of options available with these OCT machines today, and you should be able to find those what will work well for your clinic and your needs.