4D HD Eye Scan · OCT

See more. Detect changes earlier.

Some of the earliest signs of eye disease can begin before you notice any change in your vision.

At Farmilo Optometrist, our 4D HD Eye Scan uses advanced OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) technology to look beneath the surface of the retina and examine the structures at the back of your eye in exceptional detail.

It gives us information that simply can’t be obtained by checking your glasses prescription alone — helping us build a much more complete picture of your eye health.

What is a 4D HD Eye Scan?

Our 4D HD Eye Scan uses OCT technology to create highly detailed cross-sectional images of the retina, macula and optic nerve.

Think of it as being able to look through the different layers at the back of your eye, rather than simply looking at the surface.

This allows your optometrist to examine tiny structural details and identify subtle changes that may not be apparent using conventional examination techniques alone.

The scan is quick, painless and non-contact.

Seeing beneath the surface

Looking at the retina during an eye examination provides important information about your eye health. But our 4D HD Eye Scan takes this considerably further. It allows us to examine detailed structures within the:

This additional information can be particularly valuable because some eye conditions begin causing structural changes before they cause noticeable symptoms.

What can a 4D HD Eye Scan help detect?

Our 4D HD Eye Scan can help your optometrist identify and monitor signs associated with a wide range of eye conditions, including:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Glaucoma
Diabetic eye disease
Macular holes
Epiretinal membranes
Retinal swelling and fluid
Retinal vein occlusions
Central serous chorioretinopathy
Other retinal and macular abnormalities

Detecting changes earlier

This is one of the most important reasons we use advanced eye imaging. Many eye conditions can develop silently.

You may feel that your eyesight is perfectly normal while subtle changes are already taking place within the retina, macula or optic nerve.

Our 4D HD Eye Scan can reveal structural changes before you’ve noticed symptoms yourself, giving us the opportunity to investigate suspicious findings, monitor them more closely or refer you for specialist assessment when appropriate.

The earlier an important change is identified, the sooner it can be investigated and managed appropriately.

Your scan becomes more valuable over time

A scan today gives us a detailed picture of your eyes. But when we repeat the scan in the future, it becomes even more useful. Your previous results provide a baseline that we can compare against future scans. Instead of simply asking:

“Do your eyes look healthy today?” we can also ask:

“Have your eyes changed since we last saw you?” Being able to monitor subtle changes over time can be extremely valuable when looking after your long-term eye health.

Powered by Heidelberg SPECTRALIS technology

Behind our 4D HD Eye Scan is the Heidelberg Engineering SPECTRALIS — sophisticated ophthalmic imaging technology used for detailed assessment of the retina and optic nerve.

It combines high-resolution OCT with scanning laser imaging and advanced eye-tracking technology.

Its follow-up capabilities allow us to return to the same retinal location on future scans, helping your optometrist make meaningful comparisons and monitor subtle changes over time.

For you, however, the technology has one purpose:

To give us more information about your eyes, so we can look after them better.

More than a glasses prescription

At Farmilo, we don’t believe an eye examination should simply end with:

“Your prescription has changed.” We want to understand your eye health too. That’s why our Advanced Eye Examination combines a comprehensive assessment of your vision with our 4D HD Eye Scan.

It allows us to establish a detailed baseline, look beneath the surface of the retina and monitor your eyes for changes in the future.

4D HD Eye Scan in Leicester

Our 4D HD Eye Scan is included as part of our Advanced Eye Examination at Farmilo Optometrist in Leicester.

Whether you have a family history of eye disease, have noticed changes in your vision or simply want a more detailed assessment of your eye health, we’re here to help.