Advanced Eye Health Assessment

See deeper into your eye health.

Advanced imaging looks far beyond a standard eye test, helping detect and monitor eye health conditions earlier, when there is most that can be done. OCT is available across our practices; Optomap ultra-widefield imaging is at our Urmston practice.

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Beyond the standard eye test

A standard examination shows the surface. We look beneath it.

Many eye health conditions develop quietly, with no early symptoms. Advanced imaging lets us see the structures at the back of your eye in remarkable detail — and compare them precisely over time, so subtle change is spotted early.

The technology

OCT and Optomap, working together at Urmston.

OCT scans the layers beneath your retina in cross-section; Optomap captures an ultra-widefield photograph of a large area of the back of the eye. Our Optomap is installed at our Urmston practice, so that is where the two are used together — comfortably, and in most cases without drops. OCT imaging on its own is available across our practices.

What it helps detect

Catching change before you notice it.

Advanced imaging helps us identify and monitor a range of conditions — often before they affect your sight.

OCT scan Optic nerve head

Glaucoma

Subtle changes to the optic nerve, often before you notice any difference in your vision.

Glaucoma screening

OCT scan Retinal layers

Macular degeneration

Early signs at the macula — the part of the retina responsible for your central, detailed vision.

Macular screening

Retinal imaging Blood vessels

Diabetic changes

Damage to the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye, important to catch early.

Diabetes and your eyes

Retinal imaging Back of the eye

Retinal health

Tears, thinning or other peripheral changes that a standard view can miss entirely.

Flashes and floaters

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An OCT volume scan of the retina, recorded at STOTTS. The stack is a few hundred cross-sections through the layers beneath the surface — the part a standard examination cannot see.

How it works

Two ways of seeing more.

OCT imaging

A non-invasive scan that captures a detailed, cross-sectional view of the layers beneath the surface of your retina — far more than a standard examination can show, and ideal for spotting and tracking change over time.

Optomap retinal imaging — Urmston

An ultra-widefield photograph of the retina that lets us review a much larger area of the back of your eye in a single capture, comfortably and without the need for drops in most cases. The Optomap is installed at our Urmston practice.

Why it matters

The earlier a change is found, the more there is we can do about it.

Advanced imaging gives you reassurance today and a precise baseline for the future — so your eye health is protected over a lifetime, not just checked once.

Advanced assessment FAQs

Good to know.

What is an OCT eye scan?

OCT (optical coherence tomography) is a quick, non-invasive scan that captures a detailed cross-section of the layers beneath the surface of your retina. It lets us see structures a standard eye test cannot, helping detect conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration early — and track any change precisely over time.

What is an Optomap eye test, and where can I have one?

Optomap is an ultra-widefield retinal photograph that captures a large area of the back of the eye in a single image, comfortably and in most cases without dilating drops. It gives us a much broader view of your retinal health. Our Optomap is at our Urmston practice, so that is where an Optomap capture is taken.

Do I need an advanced eye health assessment?

Advanced imaging is especially valuable if you are over 40, have a family history of eye disease, have diabetes or high blood pressure, are short-sighted, or simply want the most thorough picture of your eye health. We will advise whether it is right for you.

How much is an advanced eye test with OCT and Optomap?

If you are eligible for an NHS sight test, the consultation is funded in full and the imaging is added for £40 on top. Optomap imaging is available at our Urmston practice. If you are not eligible, the Advanced Eye Health Assessment is £79. The Signature Vision Consultation is £145. Members receive advanced imaging as part of their membership where clinically appropriate.

Is an OCT or Optomap scan uncomfortable?

Not at all. Both are quick, painless and non-invasive. In most cases neither requires dilating drops, so you can carry on with your day straight afterwards. OCT is available across our practices; the Optomap is at our Urmston practice.

Does this replace a normal eye test?

It builds on it. An advanced assessment includes a full eye examination and adds detailed imaging on top — giving you and your optometrist a far more complete understanding of your eye health.

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