BBR Optometry remains the first and only practice in Hereford to bring digital retinal photography onto the high street. Whilst this is now, in our opinion, an essential part of any comprehensive eye examination, it has already been superseded.

OCT is Optical Coherence Tomography. This is the next generation in imaging the internal structures of the eye. The OCT is a special scanner that creates a sort of optical ultrasound three dimensional image of the inside of the eye. The unique way the image is formed means that for the first time we can actually see below the surface of the retina and view the microscopic layers beneath. This is of profound importance in determining the precise diagnosis of visual problems and in helping us guide patients on the treatment options possible.

Once again BBR Optometry is able to offer its patients direct access to the most sophisticated eye examination available. This is nothing like an ordinary eye test or even a normal private BBR eye examination, the instrumentation is brand new, unique to the County and available to all patients either on request or at the suggestion of the optometrist. OCT £59.00 (whether dilation required or not)

OCT £59.00

(whether dilation required or not)

Typical conditions requiring OCT:

Macular degeneration or drusen

Macular hole or epiretinal membrane

At risk glaucoma

Vitreous Floaters

Diabetic retinopathy

Optic nerve disease