How Optovue Wellness Scans Help Detect Macular Degeneration - Before You Notice Symptoms

Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over the age of 50. The condition affects the macula - the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. At Cincinnati Vision Group, we use this non-invasive, state-of-the-art imaging tool to detect subtle changes in the retina before vision loss occurs, giving our patients the best chance at protecting their sight.
 

What Is an Optovue Wellness Scan?

The Optovue Wellness Scan is an advanced imaging test that uses Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to take highly detailed cross-sectional images of the retina. Think of it as an ultrasound - except instead of sound waves, the scan uses light to capture ultra-precise images of the eye’s internal structures.
 

Unlike a standard eye exam, which checks vision and the eye’s surface health, the Optovue Wellness Scan allows our doctors to see beneath the surface and evaluate the delicate retinal layers where diseases like macular degeneration begin.
 

Detecting Macular Degeneration Early

Macular degeneration progresses gradually. By the time patients notice blurry central vision, distortion, or dark spots, significant and often irreversible damage has already occurred.
 

The Optovue Wellness Scan helps detect early warning signs such as:

• Drusen deposits (tiny yellow spots under the retina, often a precursor to age-related macular degeneration)
• Thinning or thickening of retinal layers
• Changes in the macula’s structure that are invisible to the naked eye

Early detection gives patients access to lifestyle changes, monitoring, and treatment options that can slow or prevent progression - protecting long-term vision.
 

Why Choose Cincinnati Vision Group?

At Cincinnati Vision Group, we invest in the latest diagnostic technology because your vision deserves the highest level of care. The Optovue Wellness Scan is quick, painless, and provides our doctors with detailed information that can’t be obtained through traditional testing alone. By incorporating this scan into your routine eye exams, we can catch macular degeneration and other retinal diseases early - before they impact your daily life.
 

Stay Ahead of Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration doesn’t have to mean losing your independence or quality of life. With the help of Optovue Wellness Scans, Cincinnati Vision Group can identify potential issues before symptoms develop, giving you peace of mind and a proactive path to preserving your vision.
 

Schedule your comprehensive eye exam with Cincinnati Vision Group and ask about our Optovue Wellness Scan for early detection of macular degeneration. Visit any of our offices in Cincinnati, Liberty Township, Dayton, or West Chester, Ohio. Call (513) 793-5970, (513) 712-5065, (513) 753-4981, (937) 435-4293, or (937) 579-0393 to book an appointment today.