Three-dimensional eye motion correction by Lissajous scan optical coherence tomography.

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Biomedical Imaging
• Optical Engineering

Background:

• Ocular motion during optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging can introduce significant artifacts.
• Accurate OCT imaging is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring various eye diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a novel 3D OCT imaging method for correcting eye motion artifacts.
• To enhance the accuracy and reliability of OCT imaging in ophthalmology.

Main Methods:

• A 3D OCT imaging protocol utilizing a Lissajous scanning pattern was implemented.
• Eye motion artifacts were automatically corrected using specialized software.
• The method's effectiveness was validated through experimental comparison with ground truths.

Main Results:

• The proposed Lissajous scanning OCT method effectively corrected eye motion artifacts.
• Experimental validation confirmed the method's accuracy against ground truth data.
• Sufficient repeatability of the motion correction technique was demonstrated.

Conclusions:

• The Lissajous scanning-based 3D OCT method provides a robust solution for correcting eye motion artifacts.
• This technique has the potential to improve the quality and diagnostic value of OCT imaging.
• The method's repeatability ensures reliable performance in clinical and research settings.