What does oct mean in medicine

First of all, focusing on the pronunciation of oct, the full name of oct is Optical Coherence Tomography (Optical Coherence Tomography), is a medical imaging technology. Unlike other medical imaging technologies such as CT and MRI, oct uses optical technology to quickly and efficiently detect and image tissues such as the eye and skin.

Secondly, oct has a very high imaging precision, which can realize high-definition imaging of the morphology of the eye and even microscopic tissues, as well as displaying the state of microvessels in the tissues, effectively diagnosing the tissue damage caused by lesions and other conditions, which is very suitable for detecting ophthalmic diseases.

The use of oct is not only limited to the field of ophthalmology, it can also be applied to the skin, oral cavity, gastrointestinal, urinary system and other endoscopic examination, further enriching the detection means of clinical medicine, promoting the development of medical_technology_frontier, and improving the level of human health.