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  • Neuro-ophthalmology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Neurology

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  • Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a noninvasive imaging modality increasingly used in clinical practice.
  • It allows for detailed structural and anatomical assessments of the visual pathway.
  • Early detection and monitoring of neuroaxonal damage are crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of OCT in diagnosing and monitoring neurological conditions.
  • To review recent evidence on OCT utilization for papilledema, optic neuritis, and retinal artery occlusion.
  • To highlight advances in OCT technology and their impact on neuro-ophthalmology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent evidence on OCT in neuro-ophthalmic assessment.
  • Focus on diagnostic and monitoring applications.
  • Discussion of technological advancements, including deep learning algorithms.

Main Results:

  • OCT effectively quantifies optic nerve and retinal changes indicative of neuroaxonal injury.
  • Key metrics include peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) thickness and macular ganglion cell layer thickness/volume.
  • Recent evidence supports OCT's utility in diagnosing, monitoring, and quantifying treatment responses.

Conclusions:

  • OCT is an essential tool in neuro-ophthalmic assessment.
  • It provides precise structural data supporting diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring.
  • Advancements in OCT technology promise to further enhance its clinical utility.