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Multiscale joint segmentation method for retinal optical coherence tomography images using a bidirectional wave

Shiliang Lou, Xiaodong Chen, Yi Wang

|February 24, 2023

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This study introduces a novel framework for segmenting retinal layers in optical coherence tomography (OCT) images. The method achieves accurate, sub-pixel segmentation without pre-training, benefiting ophthalmic disease diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Imaging
Computer Vision

Background:

Retinal layer segmentation is vital for diagnosing ophthalmic diseases.
Accurate segmentation aids in understanding disease morphology and function.
Current methods often require extensive data pre-training and parameter tuning.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an automated, accurate, and robust framework for retinal layer segmentation.
To improve the efficiency and accessibility of retinal layer segmentation for research and clinical use.
To overcome limitations of existing segmentation techniques in optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging.

Main Methods:

A multiscale joint segmentation framework utilizing a bidirectional wave algorithm and improved graph theory.
The bidirectional wave algorithm extracts edge information across multiple scales.
Improved graph theory refines edge information globally for precise boundary identification.

Main Results:

The framework successfully segmented eight retinal layer boundaries automatically and accurately.
Achieved sub-pixel segmentation accuracy on diverse datasets and OCT imaging systems.
Demonstrated superior performance compared to state-of-the-art methods without requiring data pre-training or parameter pre-adjustment.

Conclusions:

The proposed framework offers a highly accurate and efficient solution for retinal layer segmentation in OCT images.
Its ability to perform without pre-training makes it adaptable to various datasets and imaging systems.
This advancement supports improved diagnosis and research in ophthalmic diseases through accessible, high-performance segmentation.