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    • Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a cornerstone innovation in ophthalmology, routinely used for diagnosing retinal and glaucomatous diseases.
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    • To provide an overview of current and future applications of OCT in neuroophthalmology.
    • To highlight the diagnostic and prognostic value of OCT in assessing the peripapillary nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell layer (GCL).

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    • OCT is instrumental in diagnosing visual pathway diseases and morphologically unexplained visual disorders.
    • It aids in identifying the causes of optic disc swelling and detecting buried drusen using enhanced depth imaging OCT (EDI-OCT).

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    • Enhances diagnostic capabilities in neuroophthalmology by enabling detailed visualization of optic nerve head structures.
    • Offers valuable insights for disease management and prognosis in patients with complex visual impairments.
    • Educates readers on potential pitfalls associated with OCT use in neuroophthalmology.