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Specsavers Paisley are taking bold steps to make eye conditions a thing of the past.
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local opticians in Paisley has invested in cutting-edge 3D scanning technology which allows optometrists to view the eye in more detail than ever before. Specsavers Paisley’s hospital-quality OCT (optical coherence tomography) machine can help detect treatable eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration with increased efficiency. It can also help detect glaucoma up to four years in advance. This means conditions can be managed before they get worse, preventing potential sight loss. Thanks to the latest investment by Specsavers Paisley in Moss Street, the scan is now available to the local community — an addition which has coincided with the second anniversary of the store’s relocation. 44 MILL
HOW DOES IT WORK? An OCT scan uses light to take more than 1,000 images of the back of your eye and beyond, looking right back to the optic nerve and creating a crosssection view. It gives your optician an incredibly accurate picture of your eye and its structures, allowing them to check your eye health. The images will be stored so they can note changes over time. EYE CONDITIONS DON'T ALWAYS HAVE SIGNS Store director Gail Thompson says: “Glaucoma is a condition that can creep up on you without any signs or symptoms. An OCT scan is a key way to help detect any early changes. “At Specsavers Paisley, it’s vital that we prioritise continual investment,
both in our people and our facilities. Optometrists Ross Kirk and Amy Chotai have been taking a lead on the introduction of our OCT machine and we’re delighted to also be welcoming two trainee opticians this year, Jennifer Prouse and Asmara Izzadeen.”
HOW TO BOOK THIS SCAN The OCT scan, competitively priced at just £10, is in addition to your normal eye test and can be requested when you book your appointment or when you arrive in store. To book an eye test at the Paisley store, call 0141 8489191 or visit specsavers.co.uk/stores/paisley.
