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The retina is a layer of nervous tissue at the back of the eye that transduces light into neural signals. This process, called phototransduction, is carried out by rod and cone photoreceptor cells in the back of the retina.

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Using Retinal Imaging to Study Dementia

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[News in Retinal Imaging].

R Werkmeister¹, D Schmidl¹, G Garhöfer²

¹Zentrum für Medizinische Physik und Biomedizinische Technik, Medizinische Universität Wien, Österreich.

Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde

|September 16, 2015

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Optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging has transformed ophthalmology with high-resolution, reproducible images. Recent advancements include improved speed and functional processing, with OCT angiography now in routine clinical use.

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Retinal Vascular Reactivity as Assessed by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Imaging
Biomedical Engineering

Context:

Recent advancements in retinal imaging technologies.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has become a key tool in ophthalmology.
The evolution of OCT technology since the early 1990s.

Purpose:

To highlight the revolutionary impact of OCT in ophthalmology.
To discuss the technological advancements in OCT.
To introduce OCT angiography as a clinical application.

Summary:

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides highly resolved and reproducible retinal images.
Key developments include enhanced resolution, sensitivity, processing speed, and functional imaging capabilities.
OCT angiography represents a significant advancement, now utilized in routine clinical practice.

Impact:

Revolutionized ophthalmological diagnostics and patient care.
Enabled new research avenues in retinal diseases.
Established OCT as a cornerstone of modern ophthalmic imaging.