Optical Coherence Tomography of Retinal and Choroidal Tumors
Joint Authors
Say, Emil Anthony T.
Ferenczy, Sandor
Shields, Carol L.
Shah, Sanket U.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has revolutionized the field of ophthalmology since its introduction 20 years ago.
Originally intended primarily for retina specialists to image the macula, it has found its role in other subspecialties that include glaucoma, cornea, and ocular oncology.
In ocular oncology, OCT provides axial resolution to approximately 7 microns with cross-sectional images of the retina, delivering valuable information on the effects of intraocular tumors on the retinal architecture.
Some effects include retinal edema, subretinal fluid, retinal atrophy, photoreceptor loss, outer retinal thinning, and retinal pigment epithelial detachment.
With more advanced technology, OCT now provides imaging deeper into the choroid using a technique called enhanced depth imaging.
This allows characterization of the thickness and reflective quality of small (<3 mm thick) choroidal lesions including choroidal nevus and melanoma.
Future improvements in image resolution and depth will allow better understanding of the mechanisms of visual loss, tumor growth, and tumor management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Say, Emil Anthony T.& Shah, Sanket U.& Ferenczy, Sandor& Shields, Carol L.. 2011. Optical Coherence Tomography of Retinal and Choroidal Tumors. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Say, Emil Anthony T.…[et al.]. Optical Coherence Tomography of Retinal and Choroidal Tumors. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Say, Emil Anthony T.& Shah, Sanket U.& Ferenczy, Sandor& Shields, Carol L.. Optical Coherence Tomography of Retinal and Choroidal Tumors. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-467899
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-467899