Clinical applications of choroidal imaging technologies

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Medical Imaging
• Retinal Diseases

Background:

• The choroid is the primary blood supply to the outer retina.
• Advanced imaging, including enhanced depth imaging and swept source OCT, has revolutionized choroidal study.
• Choroidal changes are observed in various chorioretinal disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the applications of choroidal imaging in managing common eye diseases.
• To highlight the role of quantitative and qualitative choroidal assessments.
• To discuss future directions in choroidal imaging.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent scientific literature on choroidal imaging.
• Focus on enhanced depth imaging (EDI) and swept source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT).
• Analysis of choroidal imaging findings in specific pathologies.

Main Results:

• Choroidal imaging provides valuable insights into diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), high myopia, central serous chorioretinopathy (CSR), inflammatory conditions, and tumors.
• Quantitative and qualitative choroidal changes are significant diagnostic and prognostic indicators.
• Advanced imaging modalities enable detailed visualization of choroidal vasculature and structure.

Conclusions:

• Choroidal imaging is crucial for the diagnosis and management of numerous chorioretinal diseases.
• Continued advancements in imaging technology promise further improvements in understanding and treating these conditions.
• Future research should explore enhanced angiography techniques for comprehensive choroidal assessment.