Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): A Brief Look at the Uses and Technological Evolution of Ophthalmology

Medical imaging is the mainstay of clinical diagnosis and management. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technology that has revolutionized the field of ophthalmology. Since its introduction, OCT has undergone significant improvements in image quality, speed, and resolution...

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Published in:Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) Lithuania), 2023-12, Vol.59 (12), p.2114
Main Authors: Zeppieri, Marco, Marsili, Stefania, Enaholo, Ehimare Samuel, Shuaibu, Ayishetu Oshoke, Uwagboe, Ngozi, Salati, Carlo, Spadea, Leopoldo, Musa, Mutali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Eye diseases
Humans
imaging
Interferometry
Light
Medical imaging
Medical imaging equipment
Ophthalmology
Optic nerve
optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Optics
Proteins
Retina
spectral-domain
swept-source
Technology application
Three dimensional imaging
time-domain
Tissues
Tomography
Tomography, Optical Coherence - methods
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Summary:Medical imaging is the mainstay of clinical diagnosis and management. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technology that has revolutionized the field of ophthalmology. Since its introduction, OCT has undergone significant improvements in image quality, speed, and resolution, making it an essential diagnostic tool for various ocular pathologies. OCT has not only improved the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases but has also found applications in other fields of medicine. In this manuscript, we provide a brief overview of the history of OCT, its current uses and diagnostic capabilities to assess the posterior segment of the eye, and the evolution of this technology from time-domain (TD) to spectral-domain (SD) and swept-source (SS). This brief review will also discuss the limitations, advantages, disadvantages, and future perspectives of this technology in the field of ophthalmology.
ISSN:1648-9144
1010-660X
1648-9144
DOI:10.3390/medicina59122114