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David B Bennett¹, Zachary D Taylor, Pria Tewari

¹University of California, Los Angeles, Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA. dbennett.mednit@gmail.com

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Terahertz (THz) sensing shows promise for ophthalmology due to its water sensitivity. This study found a linear correlation between THz reflectivity and corneal water concentration, aiding potential diagnostic applications.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Biophysics
Medical Imaging

Background:

Ophthalmology requires sensitive, non-ionizing diagnostic tools.
Terahertz (THz) sensing offers high sensitivity to water content.
Corneal water concentration is critical in various eye conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the application of terahertz (THz) sensing for ophthalmology.
To quantify the relationship between THz reflectivity and corneal water content.
To explore THz sensing for diagnosing corneal conditions.

Main Methods:

Ex-vivo porcine corneas were prepared with varying water concentrations using polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions.
Reflective THz imaging and spectrometry were performed at frequencies from 0.2 to 1 THz.

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THz-corneal tissue interaction was simulated using the Bruggeman model.

Main Results:

A linear relationship was observed between THz reflectivity and corneal water concentration (79.1%–91.5%).
Reflectivity decreased monotonically with increasing frequency (0.2–1 THz).
Bruggeman model simulations showed excellent agreement with experimental data.

Conclusions:

Terahertz (THz) sensing is a viable tool for ophthalmology, particularly for assessing corneal hydration.
The established THz reflectivity-water concentration relationship can support diagnostics for corneal dystrophy, graft rejection, and refractive surgery.
Further research into THz applications in ophthalmology is warranted.