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Classification of retinal diseases based on OCT Images
Nabila Eladawi1, Mohammed M Elmogy2, Mohammed Ghazal3
1Information Systems Department, Faculty of Computers and Information, Mansoura University, Egypt,and Bioengineering Department, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA.
Frontiers in Bioscience (Landmark Edition)
|September 21, 2017
Summary
Optical Coherence Topography (OCT) provides high-resolution imaging for early detection of retinal diseases. This review explores OCT techniques, findings, and challenges in clinical applications for diagnosing and monitoring eye conditions.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Imaging
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Optical Coherence Topography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technology for high-resolution visualization of biological tissues.
- OCT is extensively utilized in ophthalmology for examining the anterior eye and retina.
- Morphological changes detected by OCT often precede clinical symptoms, enabling early disease identification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current techniques for assessing OCT image capabilities in early retinal disease detection and diagnosis.
- To identify key findings from OCT imaging in the context of retinal diseases.
- To discuss the clinical application of OCT findings and associated research challenges.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies employing OCT for retinal disease diagnosis.
- Analysis of techniques developed for OCT image analysis in ophthalmology.
- Identification and discussion of challenges in OCT retinal image analysis.
Main Results:
- OCT facilitates early detection of retinal diseases by visualizing subtle morphological changes.
- Follow-up OCT imaging aids in evaluating treatment efficacy and disease recurrence.
- Current techniques show promise for OCT's diagnostic potential in ophthalmology.
Conclusions:
- OCT is a valuable tool for the early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of retinal diseases.
- Further research is needed to overcome challenges in OCT retinal image analysis for enhanced clinical utility.
- This review highlights the importance of OCT in advancing ophthalmic diagnostics and patient care.
