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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Advancements in technology allow for the integration of spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) into operating microscopes.
  • Intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT) offers real-time imaging during surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the potential applications of iOCT in ophthalmic surgery.
  • To highlight the benefits of iOCT in improving surgical outcomes and the learning process for surgeons.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of SD-OCT technology into the optical path of an operating microscope.
  • Review of iOCT applications in specific surgical fields: retinal, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

Main Results:

  • iOCT enhances safety and quality in retinal, glaucoma, and corneal surgeries.
  • Visualization of subtle or transparent structures using iOCT provides significant intraoperative value.
  • Specific benefits observed in macular surgery, trabeculectomy, and lamellar keratoplasty.

Conclusions:

  • iOCT offers substantial benefits for ophthalmic surgery, including improved visualization and surgical performance.
  • Further systematic assessment is recommended to fully define the utility of iOCT.