SPOTLIGHT -
July 1st 2022
Investigators show the effectiveness of Home-OCT based remote monitoring model.
January 21st 2022
A partnership that includes BALANCED Media|Technology, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest and Southern Methodist University is seeking a patent for machine learning software for OCT images aids in identity progression and treatment options
November 22nd 2021
Investigators hoping to develop a novel artificial intelligence model.
November 16th 2021
Proposal hints at the use of generative adversarial network (GAN) for applications in macular surgery
November 9th 2021
Retinal and choroidal changes were observed in study.
Robotically aligned OCT has potential for use in telemedicine
Pilot study tests the technology to obtain remote fundus imaging of patients.
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Should we always trust the OCT?
There are times when physicians should be critical of scans.
Tracking macrophages in the macular circulation with commercial OCT
Richard B. Rosen, MD, DSc(Hon), reports on the capabilities of using clinical OCT for imaging and measuring macular surface macrophage cells during the 2021 ASRS annual meeting.
Evolution of optical coherence tomography of the human eye
Adolf Fercher's 2D image of fundus paved way for today’s imaging technique.
Early visual functions deficiency and OCT-A changes at the preclinical stage of diabetic retinopathy
Future investigations will assess findings, evaluate their prognostic value.
Study targets utility of epithelial thickness mapping
Investigators examine usefulness in refractive surgery evaluations.
AI: Capturing more information from OCT in wet AMD
Anat Loewenstein, MD, MHA, discusses how artificial intelligence can optimize optical coherence tomography.
Early outer retinal findings on en face and cross-sectional OCT
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment studied.
Choroidal hypertransmission defects on en face OCT imaging predict geographic atrophy in patients
Philip Rosenfeld, MD, PhD, presents results from a natural history study of patients that results in recognition of hypertransmission defects on en face OCT.
Swept-source OCT imaging assists dry AMD treatment
Option detects treatment-naive nonexudative macular neovascularization in eyes with dry age-related macular degeneration
Improving macular pathology detection in telemedicine screening
Dual imaging may reduce costs, unnecessary referrals, telehealth study results show.
Method of predicting glaucoma conversion proves to be faster
Increased access is key to preventing disease progression in patients.
IPL offers glaucoma biomarker for early-stage disease
Visible-light optical coherence tomography proves valuable in studies.
Study outlines use of intravitreal injection of allogeneic human retinal progenitor cells to treat RP
During ARVO 2021, Sunil Srivastava, MD, points out that optical coherence tomography characteristics may be predictive of the efficacy of the injections.
Seeking a new frontier with intraoperative OCT
Advances in integrative technology enable a transition to the operating room.
Managing neovascular retinal disease in COVID-19 era requires careful approach
Minimizing clinic visits, maximizing use of imaging modalities are key.
Visualization with en face OCT offers value for ophthalmologists
Technology helps physicians understand normal and abnormal macular anatomy.
Do you 'need' or just 'want' that new diagnostic imaging device?
Physicians should evaluate which options best meet the needs of their practices.
Noninvasive angiography with OCT offers definite value
Tool can help physicians detect, monitor ophthalmic disease in their patients.
Risk awareness helps identify medication-induced retinal toxicity
Key is to recognize usual patterns for systemic and topical medications.
The value of new diagnostics and personalized medicine
Emerging technology may facilitate individualized care, disease management.
Treating vitreous opacities with YAG laser vitreolysis
Study evaluates the impact of surgical procedure on visual outcomes in patients.
Investigators research ocular health after space flight
Spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome a potential challenge during long missions.
Evaluating scleral biomechanics to pinpoint root of accommodation
Imaging ciliary muscle details mechanism of accommodation, effects of aging .
Investigators study home-based monitoring for exudative AMD
Novel OCT system with AI-based image analysis holds promise.
Examining ocular allergy, quality of life
Surveyed patients express dissatisfaction with efficacy of eye drops.
FAF shedding light on patterns related to disease chronicity in CSC
Study designed to identify patterns in abnormalities and differences characteristic of disease.
Macular OCT imaging is vital in work-up of cataract surgery patients
Investigators find value in screening for macular disease in preoperative evaluation
Teaching AI algorithms to identify corneal pathology: The future is now
Emerging technology may be able to fill existing imaging diagnostic gaps
Clearing hurdles to large scale telemedicine adoption
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to develop technologies to keep patients and staff safe, while treating the diseases of the eye