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Assessing the anterior chamber angle (ACA) is crucial for glaucoma management. New imaging techniques offer objective data, but the ideal method for ACA evaluation remains undetermined.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Anterior chamber angle (ACA) assessment is vital for diagnosing, treating, and preventing glaucoma.
  • Slit-lamp gonioscopy is the gold standard but has limitations like poor reproducibility and a steep learning curve.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in ACA evaluation techniques.
  • To compare new imaging instruments with traditional slit-lamp gonioscopy for clinical applicability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on anterior chamber angle imaging techniques.
  • Comparison of quantitative (ultrasound biomicroscopy, anterior segment optical coherence tomography) and qualitative (gonio-photographic systems) methods.
  • Inclusion of deep learning algorithms for automated image classification.

Main Results:

  • New imaging techniques provide more objective and practical ACA analysis.
  • Ultrasound biomicroscopy and AS-OCT offer quantitative structural measurements.
  • Gonio-photographic systems and AI-driven classification aid in faster clinical decisions.

Conclusions:

  • While novel imaging technologies enhance ACA evaluation objectivity and practicality, the definitive method for clinical practice is yet to be established.
  • The integration of AI shows promise for improving diagnostic efficiency in glaucoma management.