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Retinal Screening

What Is Retinal Screening?

Retinal screening is a detailed examination of the retina the light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye that turns what you see into signals your brain understands. Because the retina is the only place in the body where blood vessels and nerve tissue can be viewed directly, screening, it reveals a great deal, not just about your eyes but about your general health. At IrisCare Eye Clinic in Lagos, retinal screening combines a clinical examination with advanced imaging, including an OCT eye test, to capture detail the naked eye simply cannot see.

What Is an OCT Eye Test?

OCT stands for optical coherence tomography. An OCT scan uses harmless light waves to produce a cross-sectional image of the retina almost like a CT scan of the back of your eye, but completely painless and without any radiation. This optical coherence scan lets your optometrist see the
individual layers of the retina and the optic nerve, measuring their thickness and spotting changes long before they would affect your vision. If you have searched for an OCT scan near me or an OCT eye examination in Lagos, this is the technology you are looking for.

Our Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Our retinal screening uses modern imaging equipment operated by trained, registered staff. The combination of clinical examination and detailed scanning gives clear, recordable images that we can compare from one visit to the next which is how subtle changes are caught early.

Benefits of an OCT Eye Check

Early detection: Many retinal conditions are visible on an OCT scan before any symptoms
appear.
Painless and quick: No contact, no discomfort, no radiation.
Detailed and measurable: Precise readings of retinal and optic nerve thickness.
A baseline for life: Your images are stored so future changes are easy to spot.
Better monitoring: Especially valuable if you live with diabetes or are at risk of glaucoma.

Conditions an OCT Eye Test Can Detect

Diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Early signs of glaucoma at the optic nerve
Macular holes and swelling
Retinal tears or detachment
Changes linked to high blood pressure

The Retinal Screening Process

You will be seated comfortably while images are captured the OCT scan itself takes only moments and involves nothing more than looking at a target light. Your optometrist then reviews the images, often on screen with you, explains what they show in plain language, and recommends any next steps. The whole process is calm, fast and clearly explained.

Who Should Have Retinal Screening?

Anyone living with diabetes a yearly retinal screening is strongly advised
Adults over 40, as part of a thorough eye check
Anyone with a family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration
People with high blood pressure
Anyone experiencing new visual symptoms such as distortion or missing patches of vision

HMO Coverage

OCT imaging and retinal screening are covered under some HMO plans, often where there is a clinical need such as diabetes. Confirm your specific cover before your visit. Check Your HMO.