A patient positioned at an Optomap machine while their retinal scan is displayed on a nearby screen, showcasing the detailed view of the eye's interior.

Optomap Eye Examination

At Leightons, we are committed to providing exceptional care by offering advanced eye tests designed to detect eye conditions at the earliest stage. This includes the option of Optomap retinal imaging as part of our eye examinations.

What does it do?

Optomap allows us to take an incredibly detailed digital image of the back of the eye. It allows us to see up to 80% of the surface of your retina in one ultra-wide panoramic image. This is in contrast to the 10-15% revealed using the traditional retinal examination method of looking through your pupil, which can be recorded in most other applications.

Rest assured, taking the photo is quick and painless – it only takes a few moments and nothing touches your eyes.

optomap with ultra-wide retinal imaging diagram.

What are the differences between Optomap and OCT?

Optomap and OCT both look at the retina (the back of the eye), but while OCT covers a small central area of the retina in 3D – allowing optometrists to review layers of the retina below the surface – the Optomap shows optometrists a detailed and very wide area of the retinal surface. Optomap is especially helpful in highlighting early signs of:

  • Retinal holes, tears or detachments
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Optomap is a fantastic screening tool to level up your eye examination.

OCT scan imagery displaying a detailed 3D cross-section of a patient's retina.

How to get an Optomap Scan?

Optomap imaging is available as an upgrade to our Private Eye Examination and NHS Eye Test or as part of our Enhanced Eye Test, where you can choose between an OCT scan or an Optomap scan. For the most thorough assessment, we recommend our Ultimate Eye Examination, which combines both Optomap imaging and an OCT scan for a comprehensive evaluation of your eye health.

Please note that Optomap is not yet available at our Fareham branch.

A patient seated in a consulting room while an optometrist stands nearby, explaining the results of an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scan using a screen.

Book an eye test with Optomap

Book online

Book your eye test hassle-free through our online booking system. It's easy, convenient, and just a few clicks away.

Book by phone

Call us on 0800 40 20 20. Lines are open Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.