Evaluation of the inner choroid using OCT angiography
Federico Corvi1,2,3, Li Su1,2,4, Srinivas R Sadda5,6
1Doheny Image Reading Center, Doheny Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Eye (London, England)
|October 13, 2020
Summary
Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) enables detailed analysis of the choriocapillaris. This review covers OCTA methods and findings in chorioretinal diseases, highlighting the choriocapillaris
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology and biomedical imaging.
Background:
- Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) provides advanced visualization of retinal and choroidal vasculature.
- The choriocapillaris, a critical vascular layer, is increasingly recognized for its role in various eye diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current analytical methods for the choriocapillaris using OCTA.
- To summarize key findings regarding choriocapillaris changes in different chorioretinal diseases.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of retinal vasculature and choriocapillaris using OCTA.
- Review of existing literature on OCTA-based choriocapillaris evaluation in disease.
Main Results:
- OCTA allows for detailed assessment of choriocapillaris integrity and flow.
- Significant alterations in the choriocapillaris are observed in various chorioretinal pathologies.
Conclusions:
- OCTA is a powerful tool for studying the choriocapillaris.
- Understanding choriocapillaris changes is crucial for diagnosing and managing chorioretinal diseases.
