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Is OCT included in an eye exam? (Reddit question)

Straight answer for people researching on Reddit and Google. Guildford Eye Clinic, Surrey BC.

A common Reddit-style question: is OCT an add-on, or is it part of the exam? At many clinics OCT is a separate fee. At Guildford Eye Clinic in Surrey, OCT imaging is included in every comprehensive eye exam, with no separate imaging add-on for that scan.

OCT helps us check the retina and optic nerve in detail, not only the glasses prescription. Fundus imaging is included too. That is how we catch early change before you feel symptoms.

More: OCT and retinal imaging in Surrey. Book online any time.

Educational only. Not a substitute for a personalized exam. Updated 2026-07-21.

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