{"id":3784,"date":"2025-10-09T11:39:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nepaleyehospital.org\/?page_id=3784"},"modified":"2026-02-08T05:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T05:37:54","slug":"optical-coherence-tomography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nepaleyehospital.org\/?page_id=3784","title":{"rendered":"Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Nepal Eye Hospital offers comprehensive Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) services<\/strong> using advanced imaging systems from Heidelberg Engineering, Germany<\/strong>. With both ANTERION\u00ae (Anterior Segment OCT)<\/strong> and SPECTRALIS\u00ae (Posterior Segment OCT)<\/strong>, we provide complete, high-precision imaging of the eye\u2014from cornea to retina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

These technologies support early diagnosis, accurate surgical planning, disease monitoring, and improved treatment outcomes<\/strong> across a wide range of ocular conditions.<\/p>\n

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Our OCT Technology Platforms<\/h2>\n

1. ANTERION\u00ae \u2013 Anterior Segment OCT<\/h3>\n

(Heidelberg Engineering, Germany)<\/em><\/p>\n

ANTERION\u00ae is a swept-source anterior segment OCT system<\/strong> designed for detailed imaging of the cornea, anterior chamber, and crystalline lens<\/strong>, combined with advanced optical biometry and corneal tomography<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Key Advantages<\/h4>\n
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    Swept-source OCT with 1300 nm laser<\/strong>
    Faster scanning, deeper penetration, and superior image quality, even in eyes with corneal opacity or dense cataract.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Multimodal, all-in-one platform<\/strong>
    Integrates anterior segment OCT, corneal topography\/tomography, and optical biometry in a single device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Non-contact and patient-friendly<\/strong>
    Quick scans without touching the eye, ensuring comfort and safety.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Highly accurate and reproducible measurements<\/strong>
    Essential for precise surgical planning and consistent follow-up.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Clinical Applications of ANTERION\u00ae<\/h3>\n

    Cornea Module<\/h4>\n
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      Corneal topography and tomography<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Pachymetry mapping<\/strong> (corneal thickness)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Anterior and posterior corneal surface analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Early detection and monitoring of keratoconus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Pre- and post-refractive surgery<\/strong> assessment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Cataract & Lens Module<\/h4>\n
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        High-resolution optical biometry<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n

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          Axial length<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Anterior chamber depth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Lens thickness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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          Accurate Intraocular Lens (IOL) power calculation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Crucial for safe and predictable cataract surgery planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Glaucoma Module<\/h4>\n
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            Detailed anterior chamber angle assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Identification of angle-closure risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Supports glaucoma diagnosis and management planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Anterior Segment Imaging<\/h4>\n
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              High-resolution visualization of:<\/p>\n

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                Cornea<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Iris<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Anterior chamber<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Crystalline lens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                Useful for corneal diseases, anterior segment disorders, trauma evaluation, and post-surgical follow-up<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                2. SPECTRALIS\u00ae \u2013 Posterior Segment OCT<\/h2>\n

                (Heidelberg Engineering, Germany)<\/em><\/p>\n

                SPECTRALIS\u00ae is a gold-standard spectral-domain OCT system<\/strong> for detailed imaging of the retina and optic nerve<\/strong>, widely trusted for diagnosing and monitoring retinal and optic nerve diseases.<\/p>\n

                Key Advantages<\/h4>\n
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                  Ultra-high-resolution spectral-domain OCT<\/strong>
                  Enables detailed visualization of individual retinal layers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  TruTrack\u2122 Active Eye Tracking<\/strong>
                  Minimizes motion artifacts and allows precise follow-up scans over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Highly reproducible and reliable measurements<\/strong>
                  Ideal for monitoring disease progression and treatment response.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Multimodal imaging capability<\/strong>
                  Supports OCT combined with fundus imaging, autofluorescence, and angiography (where applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Clinical Applications of SPECTRALIS\u00ae<\/h3>\n

                  Retina Services<\/h4>\n
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                    Detailed retinal layer analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Diagnosis and monitoring of:<\/p>\n

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                      Diabetic retinopathy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Macular edema<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Retinal vein occlusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Macular hole and epiretinal membrane<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Macular Evaluation<\/h4>\n
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                        Central macular thickness measurement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Foveal structure assessment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Monitoring response to anti-VEGF injections<\/strong>, laser, and other treatments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Optic Nerve & Glaucoma Assessment<\/h4>\n
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                          Retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL)<\/strong> analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Optic disc and ganglion cell evaluation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Early detection and long-term monitoring of glaucoma<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Comprehensive OCT Care at Nepal Eye Hospital<\/h2>\n

                          By combining ANTERION\u00ae (Anterior Segment OCT)<\/strong> and SPECTRALIS\u00ae (Posterior Segment OCT)<\/strong>, Nepal Eye Hospital delivers complete OCT diagnostics under one roof<\/strong>, offering:<\/p>\n

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                            Early and accurate diagnosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Precise surgical and treatment planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Reliable disease monitoring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Improved patient outcomes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Who Should Undergo OCT?<\/h2>\n
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                              Cataract surgery patients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Glaucoma patients and suspects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Diabetic and hypertensive patients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Patients with retinal or macular disease<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Refractive surgery candidates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Post-operative eye surgery patients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Advanced Imaging | Accurate Diagnosis | Trusted Eye Care<\/h3>\n

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                              Nepal Eye Hospital offers comprehensive Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) services using advanced imaging systems from Heidelberg Engineering, Germany. With both ANTERION\u00ae (Anterior Segment OCT) and SPECTRALIS\u00ae (Posterior Segment OCT), we provide complete, high-precision imaging of the eye\u2014from cornea to retina. These technologies support early diagnosis, accurate surgical planning, disease monitoring,… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3784","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nepaleyehospital.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nepaleyehospital.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nepaleyehospital.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nepaleyehospital.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nepaleyehospital.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3784"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/nepaleyehospital.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3784\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3859,"href":"https:\/\/nepaleyehospital.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3784\/revisions\/3859"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nepaleyehospital.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}