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Joel S Schuman1, Gadi Wollstein2
1Glaucoma Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Vickie and Jack Farber Vision Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ocular imaging advances significantly aid glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring. This review details key technological progress over two centuries, enhancing our understanding and management of this eye condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring depend on precise ocular structural evaluation.
- Ocular imaging has become essential in clinical practice and research for glaucoma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review major advances in ocular imaging technologies.
- To highlight their contributions to understanding, diagnosing, and monitoring glaucoma over two centuries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of historical and recent advancements in ocular imaging.
- Analysis of the impact of these technologies on glaucoma management.
Main Results:
- Significant evolution of imaging techniques from early methods to modern high-resolution technologies.
- Demonstrated improvements in early detection, disease progression tracking, and therapeutic guidance for glaucoma.
Conclusions:
- Ocular imaging is a cornerstone in the contemporary management and research of glaucoma.
- Continued technological innovation promises further improvements in patient outcomes.
