A Comparison of Radial and Horizontal Macular Optical Coherence Tomography on Detection of Macular Pathology: A Prospective Study at an Academic Institution.

Halward Martin John BlegenSamuel D HobbsReggie TaylorAndrew L PlasterPaul M Drayna

Published in: Journal of vitreoretinal diseases (2021)

R outperformed H macular OCT in detecting fluid and other abnormalities. Clinically, both scanning patterns can be used by ophthalmologists in diagnosis and management of commonly encountered macular diseases. Technicians may be able to use a variety of these scans to screen for pathology prior to physician evaluation.

Keyphrases

optical coherence tomography
diabetic retinopathy
optic nerve
primary care
emergency department
computed tomography
cataract surgery
high resolution
age related macular degeneration
high throughput
magnetic resonance
ultrasound guided
electron microscopy
contrast enhanced
real time pcr