What does oct mean in medicine?

First of all, focus on the pronunciation of oct. oct is called optical coherence tomography, which is a medical imaging technology. Different from other medical imaging technologies such as CT and MRI, oct adopts optical technology, which can detect and image tissues such as eyes and skin quickly and efficiently.

Secondly, oct has high imaging accuracy, which can realize high-definition imaging of the morphological characteristics of eyes and even tiny tissues, display the state of microvessels in tissues, effectively diagnose tissue damage caused by lesions, and is very suitable for the detection of ophthalmic diseases.

The application scope of oct is not limited to the field of ophthalmology, but also can be applied to the endoscopic examination of skin, oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, urinary system and so on. , further enriched the detection methods in clinical medicine, promoted the development of the forefront of medical technology and improved the health level of human beings.