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Imaging in retina units: changes observed during the last 12 years
Salomon Y Cohen1, Michel Weber, Hassiba Oubraham
11 Centre Ophtalmologique d'Imagerie et de Laser, Paris - France.
European Journal of Ophthalmology
|September 24, 2013
Summary
Retina imaging practices shifted significantly over 12 years. Noninvasive optical coherence tomography use increased, while fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography decreased in French retina units.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
- Retinal Diagnostics
Background:
- Recent advancements have improved choroidal, retinal, and vitreous imaging.
- Data on evolving imaging practices in retina units are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document 12-year changes in retinal imaging practices in France.
- To analyze the relative shifts in the distribution of various imaging methods.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of annual imaging data from 2000-2011.
- Inclusion of 4 representative French retina units (university hospitals, general hospital, private clinic).
- Comparison of imaging technique distribution over the study period.
Main Results:
- Total imaging procedures increased from 16,084 (2000) to 76,318 (2011).
- Fluorescein angiography share decreased from 78.7% to 7.0%; indocyanine green angiography from 11.3% to 1.3%.
- Optical coherence tomography share rose from 26.4% (2003) to 53.4% (2012).
Conclusions:
- A significant shift towards noninvasive imaging techniques in retina units.
- A concurrent decline in the utilization of angiography methods observed.
- The study highlights evolving diagnostic trends in retinal care.
