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Integrated Photoacoustic Ophthalmoscopy and Spectral-domain Optical Coherence Tomography
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Optical coherence tomography angiography in primary eye care
Alexandra M Coffey1, Emily K Hutton1, Louise Combe1
1Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University , Adelaide, Australia.
Clinical & Experimental Optometry
|April 15, 2020
Summary
Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) is a non-invasive tool for eye imaging. This review evaluates OCT-A
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology and Optometry
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) is a key non-invasive imaging technique.
- It assesses ocular vasculature in the retina, macula, choroid, and optic nerve.
- OCT-A has diverse clinical applications in optometry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and evaluate the clinical application and evidence quality of OCT-A in optometric practice.
- To analyze OCT-A's role in diagnosing and prognosticating various ocular conditions.
Main Methods:
- A literature search was conducted on May 26, 2019.
- Included 78 articles from Cochrane, Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science.
- Focused on pathologies like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, AMD, and optic neuropathies.
Main Results:
- Reviewed studies utilized OCT-A for diagnosing and monitoring numerous ocular conditions.
- Key outcome variables included vessel density, foveal avascular zone metrics, and flow parameters.
- Evidence quality for OCT-A applications in optometry was analyzed.
Conclusions:
- OCT-A demonstrates significant potential in optometric practice for diagnosing and managing ocular diseases.
- Further evaluation of evidence quality is crucial for widespread clinical adoption.
- OCT-A aids in assessing retinal and choroidal vascular health.
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