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[Normal macular thickness and volume using spectral domain optical coherence tomography in a reference population]
L Solé González1, R Abreu González, M Alonso Plasencia
1Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria, Tenerife, España.
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|August 31, 2013
Summary
Macular thickness and volume were established using Cirrus SD-OCT. Men showed significantly greater central foveal thickness and inner perifoveal ring thickness than women, with both decreasing with age.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
- Retinal Imaging
Context:
- Normal macular thickness and volume values are crucial for diagnosing retinal diseases.
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a key technology for in vivo retinal imaging.
Purpose:
- To determine normative macular thickness and volume using Cirrus SD-OCT.
- To investigate associations between macular parameters, sex, and age.
Summary:
- A study of 100 healthy eyes revealed mean central foveal thickness of 261.31 ± 17.67 microns.
- Males exhibited significantly higher central foveal thickness (267.74 ± 16.98 microns) compared to females (255.60 ± 16.40 microns).
- Macular volume and thickness decreased with age, particularly in women, and nasal and superior sectors showed age-related thinning.
Impact:
- Establishes reference ranges for macular thickness and volume.
- Highlights sex-based differences in macular morphology.
- Provides insights into age-related changes in retinal structure.
Keywords:
Dominio espectralEspesor macularMacular thicknessMacular volumeNormalOptical coherence tomographySpectral domainTomografía de coherencia ópticaValores normalesVolumen macular