# OCT Eye Scan vs Regular Eye Exam: What Brookline Patients Need to Know

 # OCT Eye Scan vs Regular Eye Exam: What Brookline Patients Need to Know


A regular eye exam checks your prescription. An OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) scan shows what is happening *under* the surface of your retina and optic nerve.


At Paddy Kalish, OD in Coolidge Corner, 1296 Beacon St, Brookline, Dr. Paddy Kalish uses in-office OCT to identify early refractive issues, glaucoma risk, and retinal changes long before symptoms.


**Regular Eye Exam includes:**

- Visual acuity, eyeglasses and contact lens prescription, eye pressure check, front-of-eye health.


**OCT adds:**

- Cross-sectional imaging of retina layers (like an MRI for the eye)

- Early detection of glaucoma, macular changes, and optic nerve swelling

- Baseline for tracking changes year over year


**Who should consider OCT in Brookline?**

- Adults over 40, family history of glaucoma, high myopia, diabetes, persistent headaches or eye pain.


With 30+ years experience, residencies at Healthcare America Medical Group (Florida) and Hadassah University Hospital (Jerusalem), and training at New England College of Optometry, Dr. Kalish interprets OCT one-on-one with you - not sent to a portal.


**FAQ:**

Q: Is OCT covered in Brookline eye exam?

A: OCT is an advanced diagnostic technology available at Paddy Kalish, OD. Ask at booking via paddykalish.com.

Q: How long does OCT take?

A: Less than 5 minutes, non-invasive, no contact.


Book OCT screening at paddykalish.com - 857-314-4645

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