Zeiss Stratus OCT 3000

This used Zeiss Stratus OCT 3000 is a time domain optical coherence tomography system that helped establish OCT as a standard of care in ophthalmology. It produces cross sectional images of the retina and optic nerve head, supporting diagnosis and monitoring of macular disease, glaucoma, and other conditions affecting the posterior segment. Many practices still keep a Stratus OCT in service for straightforward structural imaging, particularly where budget constraints make a newer spectral domain system less practical. The Stratus OCT 3000 provides retinal thickness mapping and optic disc analysis tools that clinicians have relied on for years to track disease progression. While its scan speed and resolution are more limited than later spectral and swept source platforms, its imaging protocols remain clinically useful for basic diagnostic purposes and for comparison against a long history of prior patient scans acquired on the same technology. Its interface is well understood by technicians experienced with legacy Zeiss OCT platforms. This unit suits smaller optometry and ophthalmology practices, teaching clinics, or secondary imaging stations that need a functional and economical OCT system. It remains a practical option for practices wanting to offer OCT imaging without the cost of a current generation device.