Optovue Solix Essential
The Solix Essential runs the same 120,000 A-scan spectral-domain engine as the flagship Solix, with 5 µm axial resolution, FDA-cleared AngioVue OCTA vessel density metrics, and anterior segment imaging to a 10 mm scan length. What it does not carry is the full FullRange anterior-to-posterior suite. For a practice whose OCT work is retina, glaucoma and cornea, that distinction costs nothing in daily use. AI-powered segmentation, DualTrac motion correction and the iWellness screening protocol are all present.
What it does
- 120,000 A-scans/sec with 5µm axial resolution
- FDA-cleared AngioVue OCT-A: 3×3 to 12×12 mm scan sizes
- Anterior segment OCT: 18µm lateral resolution, up to 10 mm scan length
- DualTrac motion correction for imaging with reduced motion artifact
- AI-powered retinal layer segmentation
- iWellness & AngioWellness screening protocols
- FAZ Analytics for early diabetic vascular change detection
- NetVue Pro review software (up to 10 workstations)
Is it right for your practice?
Best fit
Retina, glaucoma and comprehensive practices that want the Solix scan engine and OCT-A without the extended anterior depth of the flagship.
Why consider it
The same 120,000 A-scan spectral-domain engine as the full Solix, at 5 µm axial and 15 µm lateral resolution, with the same AngioVue OCT-A and the same AI layer segmentation. Anterior segment OCT is still there for pachymetry and corneal evaluation; what is missing is the extended FullRange depth. It supports a wellness screening program through iWellness and AngioWellness.
What to compare
If angle analysis or IOL planning is part of your week, the FullRange depth on the flagship is the reason to spend the difference. If it is not, this is the same instrument for the work you actually do.
Ask me about
Where the price lands against the flagship once both are configured, and what iWellness looks like as a program in practices near you. Coding and coverage vary, so treat it as a wellness offering rather than assuming it bills.
Specifications
| Technology | Spectral Domain OCT (~840 nm) |
|---|---|
| Scan Speed | 120,000 A-scans/second |
| Axial Resolution | 5 µm (in tissue) |
| Lateral Resolution | 15 µm (in tissue) |
| Scan Depth | Up to 3 mm (regular mode) |
| Retina Scan Width | 3 mm – 12 mm |
| Dioptric Range | −15D to +15D |
| Min. Pupil Size | ≥2.0 mm |
| OCT-A Retina Scans | 3×3, 6.4×6.4, 9×9, 12×12 mm |
| OCT-A Disc Scan | 6×6 mm |
| AngioVue Montage | Two or four 9×9 mm scans; 6×6 + 6.4×6.4 mm combinations |
| Anterior Segment Lateral Resolution | 18 µm (in tissue) |
| Anterior Segment Scan Depth | Up to 3 mm |
| Anterior Segment Scan Length | 2 mm – 10 mm |
| Fixation | External and 13-point internal |
| Instrument Dimensions | 1072 mm W × 600 mm D × 610 mm H |
| Table Dimensions | 952 mm W × 600 mm D × 913 mm H |
| Weight | 95 kg (210 lbs) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Processor / RAM | Intel Core i7-8700 or above / 32 GB DDR4 minimum |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD (OS) + 4 TB main + 4 TB backup |
| Connectivity | DICOM MWL & storage, NetVue Pro (up to 10 workstations) |
Worth comparing
Optovue Solix OCT/OCT-A
The top of Optovue's OCT line: 120,000 A-scans per second with FullRange imaging for anterior chamber work alongside retina and glaucoma scanning.
Optovue iVue 80
The compact end of Optovue's OCT range: 80,000 A-scans per second, real-time en-face imaging and iWellness, in a footprint that fits an existing lane.
Optovue iScan 80
The OCT that runs itself: automatic alignment and signal optimization, with patient guidance in twelve languages, at 80,000 A-scans per second.
Specifications reviewed: 2026-09-05
Manufacturer source:
Optovue and Visionix: Optovue Solix Essential.
Configurations and specifications change. Ask me to confirm before ordering.
Talk it through with me
Tell me how your practice handles this now and what you want it to do, and we can work through the options together. You do not need to have settled on a product first.