Why We Always Recommend OCT and Optomap
At Jacksons, a premium eye examination is about more than reading letters on a chart. It is about understanding the long term health of your eyes with clarity, precision and care.
Our advanced eye examination includes an OCT and Optomap eye scan in Nantwich, offering detailed retinal imaging that allows us to detect change at the earliest possible stage. This technology supports a preventative approach to eye care and provides reassurance for patients who value thoroughness.
Modern optometry is no longer simply about how well you see today. It is about protecting how well you will see in the years ahead.
What Is an OCT Eye Test?
An OCT eye test in Nantwich uses optical coherence tomography to create a highly detailed cross sectional scan of the retina. It allows us to examine the microscopic layers at the back of your eye in extraordinary detail.
This level of imaging enables early detection of conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma related nerve fibre loss and diabetic retinal change. It can also reveal subtle fluid, inflammation or structural changes that would not be visible during a standard eye examination.
For patients seeking an advanced eye examination in Nantwich, OCT provides measurable data that can be compared year after year. This allows us to monitor even the smallest structural changes with clinical precision.
What is an Optomap Scan?
An Optomap retinal scan in Nantwich captures an ultra widefield image of the retina, showing up to 200 degrees in a single scan.
Traditional retinal photography focuses primarily on the central retina. Optomap retinal imaging allows us to assess the peripheral retina where significant pathology can develop quietly.
This technology helps identify peripheral retinal tears, early detachment risk, pigmentary changes and other abnormalities that may be associated with wider health conditions.
The scan is quick, comfortable and usually does not require dilating drops, making it a convenient addition to a comprehensive private eye test.
Why this isn’t covered by the NHS sight test
Many patients are surprised to learn that OCT and Optomap scans are not included in an NHS sight test.
This is because the NHS sight test is designed primarily to:
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Check your visual acuity and prescription
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Assess the external and internal appearance of the eyes using standard equipment
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Detect obvious signs of eye disease
While this provides an important baseline, the NHS test does not include advanced imaging such as OCT or ultra-widefield retinal scanning, as these are not currently funded under the NHS General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations.
In contrast, private enhanced eye examinations as we offer at Jacksons Opticians, Nantwich, go far beyond the basic sight test.
By incorporating OCT and Optomap imaging, we can detect disease at the earliest, most treatable stages, often before symptoms develop, helping you avoid irreversible damage and providing peace of mind that your eyes have been examined in full detail.
It’s the difference between a snapshot and a high-definition scan, both valuable, but one gives you far more information.
A Preventative Approach to Premium Eyecare
Many eye diseases develop silently. Vision may remain clear while structural changes are already taking place.
An advanced eye examination with OCT and Optomap in Nantwich supports early detection, ongoing monitoring and long term protection of your sight.
At Jacksons, premium eye care means taking the time to see what others may miss. It means combining experience, technology and personal attention to deliver clarity with confidence.
Your sight deserves nothing less.
Book your advanced eye examination
If it’s been over a year since your last appointment, or you’ve never experienced OCT or Optomap imaging before, we’d strongly recommend booking an enhanced eye examination at Jacksons.
Telephone us on 01270 625889
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