Macular Screening
OCT imaging that looks in detail at the layers of the retina to help detect early signs of macular change — for earlier insight and clearer advice.
Your central vision
Your macula is the small, highly sensitive area at the back of the eye that helps you see fine detail — what you use for reading, recognising faces, seeing colour, watching television, driving and focusing on what is directly in front of you.
At STOTTS., our Macular Screening uses OCT imaging to look in detail at the layers of the retina and help detect early signs of macular change.
The aim
Earlier insight, clearer advice and more confidence in your eye health.
Why macular screening matters
Macular conditions can affect your central vision — sometimes making straight lines appear distorted, letters seem missing, or faces harder to recognise. Some changes develop gradually and may not be obvious at first. OCT lets us see beneath the surface of the retina, identifying subtle changes, monitoring your macular health over time, and advising if referral or treatment is needed.
The technology
OCT stands for Optical Coherence Tomography — a quick, non-invasive scan that creates a detailed cross-sectional image of the retina, including the macula.
It lets us see the layers at the back of the eye in much greater detail than a standard examination alone. The scan is comfortable, does not touch the eye, and helps us build a clearer picture of your eye health.
Is it for you?
Macular screening may be especially important if you:
You do not need symptoms to benefit from screening. In many cases, the value is in detecting change early.
Your screening
We explain what we find clearly, so you understand where you stand and what happens next.
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