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Anterior segment optical coherence tomography: a tool for infectious keratitis
Jaron Sanchez1, Mehrnaz Atighehchian2, Zahra Bibak-Bejandi3
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Therapeutic Advances in Ophthalmology
|June 1, 2026
Summary
Infectious keratitis (IK) is a serious eye infection. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) offers a noninvasive method for assessing IK and monitoring corneal changes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Infectious keratitis (IK) is a critical ophthalmic emergency.
- IK can cause severe vision loss, blindness, corneal scarring, and perforation.
- Prompt and accurate patient evaluation is crucial for managing IK.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the utility of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in the assessment of infectious keratitis.
- To highlight AS-OCT as a valuable tool for both diagnosis and monitoring of IK.
Main Methods:
- This narrative review synthesizes current literature on AS-OCT in infectious keratitis.
- Focuses on the noninvasive, quantitative, and qualitative benefits of AS-OCT.
Main Results:
- AS-OCT provides detailed, noninvasive visualization of corneal structures in IK.
- It offers both quantitative and qualitative data to support clinical assessment.
- AS-OCT facilitates longitudinal monitoring of corneal abnormalities post-infection.
Conclusions:
- Anterior segment optical coherence tomography is an effective supportive tool for evaluating infectious keratitis.
- AS-OCT aids in the comprehensive management and monitoring of corneal complications from IK.
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