The Diagnostic Function of OCT in Diabetic Maculopathy
Joint Authors
Stafiej, Joanna
Raczynska, Dorota
Sikorski, Bartosz L.
Malukiewicz, Grażyna
Lesiewska-Junk, Hanna
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Diabetic maculopathy (DM) is one of the major causes of vision impairment in individuals with diabetes.
The traditional approach to diagnosis of DM includes fundus ophthalmoscopy and fluorescein angiography.
Although very useful clinically, these methods do not contribute much to the evaluation of retinal morphology and its thickness profile.
That is why a new technique called optical coherence tomography (OCT) was utilized to perform cross-sectional imaging of the retina.
It facilitates measuring the macular thickening, quantification of diabetic macular oedema, and detecting vitreoretinal traction.
Thus, OCT may assist in patient selection with DM who can benefit from treatment, identify what treatment is indicated, guide its implementing, and allow precise monitoring of treatment response.
It seems to be the technique of choice for the early detection of macular oedema and for the followup of DM.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sikorski, Bartosz L.& Malukiewicz, Grażyna& Stafiej, Joanna& Lesiewska-Junk, Hanna& Raczynska, Dorota. 2013. The Diagnostic Function of OCT in Diabetic Maculopathy. Mediators of Inflammation،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sikorski, Bartosz L.…[et al.]. The Diagnostic Function of OCT in Diabetic Maculopathy. Mediators of Inflammation No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sikorski, Bartosz L.& Malukiewicz, Grażyna& Stafiej, Joanna& Lesiewska-Junk, Hanna& Raczynska, Dorota. The Diagnostic Function of OCT in Diabetic Maculopathy. Mediators of Inflammation. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471945
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471945