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I recently did an oct scan on my eyes and in one seating i guess for the doctor to capture the correct posture he repeated the scan around 5 times in each eye. could this have created any harm in my eyes in any form ?

Q: i recently did an oct scan on my eyes and in one seating i guess for the doctor to capture the correct posture he repeated the scan around 5 times in each eye. could this have created any harm in my eyes in any form ?

: I answered your question earlier. There is no long term risk with OCT scan.

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I answered your question earlier. There is no long term risk with OCT scan.

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Answered 8/4/2023

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Nothing described would be unusual with a thorough OCT procedure. Did you notice any visual changes subsequent to the procedure that raises an alarm?

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A member asked:

I recently did an oct scan on my eyes and in one seating i guess for the doctor to capture the correct posture he repeated the scan around 5 times in each eye. could this have created any harm in my eyes in any form ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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