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The latest generation technology available at the Institut de la M\u00e0cula allows identification of abnormal details at an almost cellular scale in different retinal layers and multiple sections scanning the entire macular area, enhancing diagnostic capability and monitoring of various therapies for macular and retinal pathologies. Today, managing macular pathology without the diagnostic aid of optical coherence tomography would be inconceivable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Optic Nerve OCT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the optic nerve (ON) provides quantitative measurement of the pupil and retinal nerve fiber layer, which is very useful for diagnosing and monitoring patients with glaucoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring the retinal nerve fiber layer helps differentiate between healthy eyes and those affected by glaucoma. 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