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Dhillon HK, Agarkar S, Vijaya1 L, Bhende M, Baskaran M, Jaichandran VV. Examination under anesthesia: Preferred Practice. Indian J Ophthalmol 2023; 71:3438-3445. [PMID: 37870002 PMCID: PMC10752321 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_3259_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Pediatric ocular examinations are often a challenge in the outpatient setting due to limited cooperation of the child. Hence an evaluation under anesthesia (EUA) or sedation is important for a holistic ophthalmic examination. It can be combined with short procedures, such as suture removal and corneal scrappings, both for diagnosis and for the management of several ophthalmic disorders. It can also be performed before planning a surgical intervention to record the baseline characters and formulate or refine a surgical plan. Every EUA must be used as a chance to perform a complete ophthalmic examination rather than perform a single task such as recording the intraocular pressure. This article aims to provide a protocol that can be followed for a complete EUA.
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- Hennaav Kaur Dhillon
- Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Smt Jadhavbai Nathmal Singhvee Glaucoma Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Evaluation of the Anterior Chamber Angle Structures in Perinatal Infants Using a Wide-Field Digital Fundus Camera. Curr Med Sci 2022; 42:1305-1309. [PMID: 36544034 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-022-2646-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the ability of a digital fundus camera to observe the development of the anterior chamber angle (ACA) in premature infants. METHODS Forty-eight eyes of preterm infants (n=48) were examined by a digital fundus camera to observe the development of the ACA. ACA grading was performed based on the visualization of the anterior chamber structures according to the Scheie Angle Depth Evaluating System. RESULTS ACA images from all 48 infants were successfully acquired using RetCam3. The corrected gestational age ranged from 30 weeks to 49 weeks, which covered the period from 2 months preterm to >2 months post-term. As the corrected gestational age increased, the corrected gestational age grading was significantly decreased. The mean corrected gestational ages of the infants corresponding to the ACA classification from grade IV to grade 0 were 32.75±1.89, 37.20±1.30, 39.75±2.38, 40.56±2.24, and 44.23±2.14 weeks, respectively, which were all significantly different (P<0.05). The regression analysis showed a linear correlation between the grading of the ACA and the corrected gestational age (R2=0.724, P=0.0001). CONCLUSION The ACA of a full-term newborn can be fully detected and evaluated by a digital fundus camera. For premature infants, part of the ACA is not visible physiologically; however, it should not be misdiagnosed as angle closure or a narrow angle.
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Kawashima R, Matsushita K, Ohnuma K, Maeda N, Koh S, Nishida K. Case Report: Getting a Peek at the Angle of a Patient with Severe Keratoconus. FRONTIERS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY 2022; 2:843224. [PMID: 38983547 PMCID: PMC11182185 DOI: 10.3389/fopht.2022.843224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Visualization of the iridocorneal angle, which contains the aqueous humor circulatory system and controls intraocular pressure, is important for diagnosing and managing glaucoma; however, the presence of keratoconus, keratoglobus, or severe myopia may enable direct angle visualization without gonioscopy contact lenses or applying a coupling gel. We present the first report of a case in which the iridocorneal angle was viewed directly in an eye with keratoconus using the RetCam without applying gel to the cornea. This method overcame the inability to view the angle directly in a normal eye because of the total internal reflection.
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- Rumi Kawashima
- Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
- Integrated Frontier Research for Medical Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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Porporato N, Bell KC, Perera SA, Aung T. Non-optical coherence tomography modalities for assessment of angle closure. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2021; 12:409-414. [PMID: 36660111 PMCID: PMC9843576 DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo_41_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Primary angle closure glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, particularly in Asia. Its pathophysiology is based in the closure of the anterior chamber angle (ACA). In addition to gonioscopy (current reference standard), in the past decade, anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) has been incorporated in routine ophthalmic practice to help assess the configuration of the ACA. Especially in nonspecialist ophthalmology practice, gonioscopy may be less frequently performed and AS-OCT may not be available, leading to the need of other anterior segment evaluation methods. Evaluating the anterior chamber depth (ACD) has long been recognized as screening tool for primary angle-closure glaucoma. It can be measured with several devices, such as Scheimpflug photography and the scanning peripheral ACD analyzer. It can also be estimated with the oblique flashlight test and van Herick technique (limbal ACD assessment). More recently, goniophotographic systems have been developed to produce images of the ACA similar to those seen with manual gonioscopy. NGS-1 automated gonioscope (NIDEK Co, Gamagori, Japan) and the RetCam (Natus Medical Incorporated, Pleasanton, CA) are commercially available. However, NGS-1 is the only one with a specialized software for ACA imaging. Several prototype devices are currently being developed, such as the GonioPEN and axicon lens assisted gonioscopy. This article aims to review different modalities of ACA assessment, beyond AS-OCT, and compare their relative advantages and disadvantages.
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- Natalia Porporato
- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore,Department of Ophthalmology, DUKE-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore,Department of Ophthalmology, DUKE-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore,Department of Ophthalmology, DUKE-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore,Department of Ophthalmology, DUKE-NUS Medical School, Singapore,Department of Visual Science, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Address for correspondence: Prof. Tin Aung, Singapore National Eye Center, 11, Third Hospital Avenue, 168751, Singapore. E-mail:
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Correia Barão R, Cutolo C, Tanito M, Hommer A, Faschinger C, Abegão Pinto L, Traverso C. Agreement Analysis on Angle Characteristics With Automated Gonioscopy. J Glaucoma 2021; 30:1039-1046. [PMID: 34559700 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PRCIS Automated gonioscopy is a recent method of recording angle pictures. Our study shows that agreement between observers is moderate in most categories used in clinical practice, underlying its clinical usefulness but also room for improvement. INTRODUCTION Iridocorneal angle (ICA) imaging methods have been recently developed to record gonioscopic images. The purpose of this study was to perform an interrater agreement analysis of ICA photographs. METHODS Multicentric cross-sectional observational study. Consecutive patients in 2 ophthalmology departments underwent automated gonioscopy. One picture per quadrant from each eye was selected for randomization. Pictures were graded and analyzed by 4 masked glaucoma specialists regarding angle opening, width, Shaffer and Spaeth gradings and other findings. Fleiss' κ statistics was performed to assess interrater agreement. RESULTS A total of 50 patients were recruited, with the sample containing a variety of diagnosis including pseudoexfoliation (22%), angle-closure suspect (12%), and pigmentary glaucoma (4%). The sample included phakic (68%) and pseudophakic patients, as well as cases with gonio-implanted surgical devices (10%). There was moderate agreement on angle opening, angle width, presence of angle vessels, and peripheral anterior synechiae (κ=0.435, 0.511, 0.558, 0.488, respectively; P<0.01). Fair agreement was observed regarding Shaffer grading, site of iris root insertion, angle pigmentation features, and the presence of iris processes. Expectedly from a 2-dimensional picture, the configuration of peripheral iris was found to have a poor agreement. Subset analysis on higher quality pictures seemed to improve agreement on pigment but did not further improve on the overall good agreement on angle opening status. CONCLUSIONS Our study shows that automated gonioscopy provides moderate agreement on most clinically relevant features. Binary characteristics such as angle opening or PAS seem to be more robust than more complex angle classification parameters.
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- Rafael Correia Barão
- Department of Ophthalmology, Santa Maria Hospital, CHULN
- Visual Sciences Study Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- IRCCS Polyclinic Hospital San Martino
- DINOGMI, Eye Clinic, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Santa Maria Hospital, CHULN
- Visual Sciences Study Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- IRCCS Polyclinic Hospital San Martino
- DINOGMI, Eye Clinic, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Peroni A, Paviotti A, Campigotto M, Abegão Pinto L, Cutolo CA, Gong J, Patel S, Cobb C, Gillan S, Tatham A, Trucco E. Semantic segmentation of gonio-photographs via adaptive ROI localisation and uncertainty estimation. BMJ Open Ophthalmol 2021; 6:e000898. [PMID: 34901467 PMCID: PMC8627415 DOI: 10.1136/bmjophth-2021-000898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To develop and test a deep learning (DL) model for semantic segmentation of anatomical layers of the anterior chamber angle (ACA) in digital gonio-photographs. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We used a pilot dataset of 274 ACA sector images, annotated by expert ophthalmologists to delineate five anatomical layers: iris root, ciliary body band, scleral spur, trabecular meshwork and cornea. Narrow depth-of-field and peripheral vignetting prevented clinicians from annotating part of each image with sufficient confidence, introducing a degree of subjectivity and features correlation in the ground truth. To overcome these limitations, we present a DL model, designed and trained to perform two tasks simultaneously: (1) maximise the segmentation accuracy within the annotated region of each frame and (2) identify a region of interest (ROI) based on local image informativeness. Moreover, our calibrated model provides results interpretability returning pixel-wise classification uncertainty through Monte Carlo dropout. RESULTS The model was trained and validated in a 5-fold cross-validation experiment on ~90% of available data, achieving ~91% average segmentation accuracy within the annotated part of each ground truth image of the hold-out test set. An appropriate ROI was successfully identified in all test frames. The uncertainty estimation module located correctly inaccuracies and errors of segmentation outputs. CONCLUSION The proposed model improves the only previously published work on gonio-photographs segmentation and may be a valid support for the automatic processing of these images to evaluate local tissue morphology. Uncertainty estimation is expected to facilitate acceptance of this system in clinical settings.
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- Andrea Peroni
- VAMPIRE Project, Computing, School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Department of Research and Development, NIDEK Technologies Srl, Albignasego, Italy
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- Department of Research and Development, NIDEK Technologies Srl, Albignasego, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, Dundee, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, Dundee, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, Dundee, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, Dundee, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK
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- VAMPIRE Project, Computing, School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Peroni A, Paviotti A, Campigotto M, Abegão Pinto L, Cutolo CA, Shi Y, Cobb C, Gong J, Patel S, Gillan S, Tatham A, Trucco E. On Clinical Agreement on the Visibility and Extent of Anatomical Layers in Digital Gonio Photographs. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2021; 10:1. [PMID: 34468695 PMCID: PMC8419881 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.10.11.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose To quantitatively evaluate the inter-annotator variability of clinicians tracing the contours of anatomical layers of the iridocorneal angle on digital gonio photographs, thus providing a baseline for the validation of automated analysis algorithms. Methods Using a software annotation tool on a common set of 20 images, five experienced ophthalmologists highlighted the contours of five anatomical layers of interest: iris root (IR), ciliary body band (CBB), scleral spur (SS), trabecular meshwork (TM), and cornea (C). Inter-annotator variability was assessed by (1) comparing the number of times ophthalmologists delineated each layer in the dataset; (2) quantifying how the consensus area for each layer (i.e., the intersection area of observers' delineations) varied with the consensus threshold; and (3) calculating agreement among annotators using average per-layer precision, sensitivity, and Dice score. Results The SS showed the largest difference in annotation frequency (31%) and the minimum overall agreement in terms of consensus size (∼28% of the labeled pixels). The average annotator's per-layer statistics showed consistent patterns, with lower agreement on the CBB and SS (average Dice score ranges of 0.61-0.7 and 0.73-0.78, respectively) and better agreement on the IR, TM, and C (average Dice score ranges of 0.97-0.98, 0.84-0.9, and 0.93-0.96, respectively). Conclusions There was considerable inter-annotator variation in identifying contours of some anatomical layers in digital gonio photographs. Our pilot indicates that agreement was best on IR, TM, and C but poorer for CBB and SS. Translational Relevance This study provides a comprehensive description of inter-annotator agreement on digital gonio photographs segmentation as a baseline for validating deep learning models for automated gonioscopy.
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- Andrea Peroni
- VAMPIRE Project, Computing, School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Doheny Image Reading Center, Doheny Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, Dundee, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, Dundee, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, Dundee, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, Dundee, UK
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- Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK
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- VAMPIRE Project, Computing, School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Wong SH, Tsai JC. Telehealth and Screening Strategies in the Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma. J Clin Med 2021; 10:3452. [PMID: 34441748 PMCID: PMC8396962 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Telehealth has become a viable option for glaucoma screening and glaucoma monitoring due to advances in technology. The ability to measure intraocular pressure without an anesthetic and to take optic nerve photographs without pharmacologic pupillary dilation using portable equipment have allowed glaucoma screening programs to generate enough data for assessment. At home, patients can perform visual acuity testing, web-based visual field testing, rebound tonometry, and video visits with the physician to monitor for glaucomatous progression. Artificial intelligence will enhance the accuracy of data interpretation and inspire confidence in popularizing telehealth for glaucoma.
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- Sze H. Wong
- Department of Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10003, USA;
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Chiang M, Guth D, Pardeshi AA, Randhawa J, Shen A, Shan M, Dredge J, Nguyen A, Gokoffski K, Wong BJ, Song B, Lin S, Varma R, Xu BY. Glaucoma Expert-Level Detection of Angle Closure in Goniophotographs With Convolutional Neural Networks: The Chinese American Eye Study. Am J Ophthalmol 2021; 226:100-107. [PMID: 33577791 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2021.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the performance of a novel convolutional neural network (CNN) classifier and human graders in detecting angle closure in EyeCam (Clarity Medical Systems, Pleasanton, California, USA) goniophotographs. DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional study. METHODS Subjects from the Chinese American Eye Study underwent EyeCam goniophotography in 4 angle quadrants. A CNN classifier based on the ResNet-50 architecture was trained to detect angle closure, defined as inability to visualize the pigmented trabecular meshwork, using reference labels by a single experienced glaucoma specialist. The performance of the CNN classifier was assessed using an independent test dataset and reference labels by the single glaucoma specialist or a panel of 3 glaucoma specialists. This performance was compared to that of 9 human graders with a range of clinical experience. Outcome measures included area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) metrics and Cohen kappa coefficients in the binary classification of open or closed angle. RESULTS The CNN classifier was developed using 29,706 open and 2,929 closed angle images. The independent test dataset was composed of 600 open and 400 closed angle images. The CNN classifier achieved excellent performance based on single-grader (AUC = 0.969) and consensus (AUC = 0.952) labels. The agreement between the CNN classifier and consensus labels (κ = 0.746) surpassed that of all non-reference human graders (κ = 0.578-0.702). Human grader agreement with consensus labels improved with clinical experience (P = 0.03). CONCLUSION A CNN classifier can effectively detect angle closure in goniophotographs with performance comparable to that of an experienced glaucoma specialist. This provides an automated method to support remote detection of patients at risk for primary angle closure glaucoma.
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Armstrong GW, Kalra G, De Arrigunaga S, Friedman DS, Lorch AC. Anterior Segment Imaging Devices in Ophthalmic Telemedicine. Semin Ophthalmol 2021; 36:149-156. [PMID: 33656960 DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2021.1887899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Obtaining a clear assessment of the anterior segment is critical for disease diagnosis and management in ophthalmic telemedicine. The anterior segment can be imaged with slit lamp cameras, robotic remote controlled slit lamps, cell phones, cell phone adapters, digital cameras, and webcams, all of which can enable remote care. The ability of these devices to identify various ophthalmic diseases has been studied, including cataracts, as well as abnormalities of the ocular adnexa, cornea, and anterior chamber. This article reviews the current state of anterior segment imaging for the purpose of ophthalmic telemedical care.
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- Grayson W Armstrong
- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Anterior Chamber Angle Assessment Techniques: A Review. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9123814. [PMID: 33255754 PMCID: PMC7759936 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9123814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Assessment of the anterior chamber angle (ACA) is an essential part of the ophthalmological examination. It is intrinsically related to the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and has a role in its prevention. Although slit-lamp gonioscopy is considered the gold-standard technique for ACA evaluation, its poor reproducibility and the long learning curve are well-known shortcomings. Several new imaging techniques for angle evaluation have been developed in the recent years. However, whether these instruments may replace or not gonioscopy in everyday clinical practice remains unclear. This review summarizes the last findings in ACA evaluation, focusing on new instruments and their application to the clinical practice. Special attention will be given to the comparison between these new techniques and traditional slit-lamp gonioscopy. Whereas ultrasound biomicroscopy and anterior segment optical coherence tomography provide quantitative measurements of the anterior segment’s structures, new gonio-photographic systems allow for a qualitative assessment of angle findings, similarly to gonioscopy. Recently developed deep learning algorithms provide an automated classification of angle images, aiding physicians in taking faster and more efficient decisions. Despite new imaging techniques made analysis of the ACA more objective and practical, the ideal method for ACA evaluation has still to be determined.
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Porporato N, Baskaran M, Husain R, Aung T. Recent advances in anterior chamber angle imaging. Eye (Lond) 2020; 34:51-59. [PMID: 31666710 PMCID: PMC7002644 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-019-0655-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Differentiating the two main forms of primary glaucoma (open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma) depends on the correct assessment of the anterior chamber angle (ACA). This assessment will determine the management plan and prognosis for the disease. The standard method of examining the angle has been, for many years, slit-lamp gonioscopy. This method, although clinically still useful, is less robust for patient follow up and clinical research, given its low reproducibility. Several imaging technologies have been developed in recent years to improve the evaluation of the ACA and overcome the shortcomings of gonioscopy. These recent advances include three-dimensional and 360° analysis by Swept-Source OCT (SS-OCT, CASIA, Tomey, Nagoya, Japan), the introduction of deep learning algorithms for automatic imaging classification and new goniophotographic systems. SS-OCT allows for the first time the assessment of the circumferential extension of angle closure with moderate to good diagnostic performance compared with gonioscopy. Deep learning algorithms are showing promising results for the automation of imaging analysis, and may potentially save physicians' time in regards of the interpretation of the images. Lastly, goniophotograph systems have the distinct advantage of recordability of gonioscopic findings and are most closely matched to the findings of slit-lamp gonioscopy.
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- Natalia Porporato
- Singapore Eye Research Institute/Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute/Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute/Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute/Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore, Singapore.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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Murakami Y, Wang D, Burkemper B, Lin SC, Varma R. A Population-Based Assessment of the Agreement Between Grading of Goniophotographic Images and Gonioscopy in the Chinese-American Eye Study (CHES). Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2017; 57:4512-6. [PMID: 27571018 PMCID: PMC5015969 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.15-18434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Purpose To compare grading of goniophotographic images and gonioscopy in assessing the iridocorneal angle. Methods In a population-based, cross-sectional study, participants underwent gonioscopy and goniophotographic imaging during the same visit. The iridocorneal angle was classified as closed if the posterior trabecular meshwork could not be seen. A single masked observer graded the goniophotographic images, and each eye was classified as having angle closure based on the number of closed quadrants. Agreement between the methods was analyzed by calculating kappa (κ) and first-order agreement coefficient (AC1) statistics and comparison of area under receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC). Results A total of 4149 Chinese Americans (3994 eyes) were included in this study. The agreement for angle closure diagnosis between gonioscopy and EyeCam was moderate to excellent (κ = 0.60, AC1 0.90, AUC 0.76–0.80). Conclusions Detection of iridocorneal angle closure based on goniophotographic imaging shows moderate to very good agreement with angle closure assessment using gonioscopy.
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- Yohko Murakami
- University of Southern California Eye Institute, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States 2University of California, San Francisco, Department of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, California, United States
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- University of Southern California Eye Institute, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States
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- University of Southern California Eye Institute, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States
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- University of California, San Francisco, Department of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, California, United States
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- University of Southern California Eye Institute, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States
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Hong XJJ, Shinoj VK, Murukeshan VM, Baskaran M, Aung T. Preclinical imaging of iridocorneal angle and fundus using a modified integrated flexible handheld probe. J Med Imaging (Bellingham) 2017; 4:026001. [PMID: 28413809 DOI: 10.1117/1.jmi.4.2.026001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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A flexible handheld imaging probe consisting of a [Formula: see text] charge-coupled device camera, light-emitting diode light sources, and near-infrared laser source is designed and developed. The imaging probe is designed with specifications to capture the iridocorneal angle images and posterior segment images. Light propagation from the anterior chamber of the eye to the exterior is considered analytically using Snell's law. Imaging of the iridocorneal angle region and fundus is performed on ex vivo porcine samples and subsequently on small laboratory animals, such as the New Zealand white rabbit and nonhuman primate, in vivo. The integrated flexible handheld probe demonstrates high repeatability in iridocorneal angle and fundus documentation. The proposed concept and methodology are expected to find potential application in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of glaucoma.
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- Xun Jie Jeesmond Hong
- Nanyang Technological University, Centre for Optical and Laser Engineering, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Singapore
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- Nanyang Technological University, Centre for Optical and Laser Engineering, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Singapore
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- Nanyang Technological University, Centre for Optical and Laser Engineering, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute and Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Medicine School, EYE-ACP, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute and Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Medicine School, EYE-ACP, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Singapore
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High resolution iridocorneal angle imaging system by axicon lens assisted gonioscopy. Sci Rep 2016; 6:30844. [PMID: 27471000 PMCID: PMC4965779 DOI: 10.1038/srep30844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Direct visualization and assessment of the iridocorneal angle (ICA) region with high resolution is important for the clinical evaluation of glaucoma. However, the current clinical imaging systems for ICA do not provide sufficient structural details due to their poor resolution. The key challenges in achieving high quality ICA imaging are its location in the anterior region of the eye and the occurrence of total internal reflection due to refractive index difference between cornea and air. Here, we report an indirect axicon assisted gonioscopy imaging probe with white light illumination. The illustrated results with this probe shows significantly improved visualization of structures in the ICA including TM region, compared to the current available tools. It could reveal critical details of ICA and expected to aid management by providing information that is complementary to angle photography and gonioscopy.
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Azad RV, Chandra P, Chandra A, Gupta A, Gupta V, Sihota R. Comparative evaluation of RetCam vs. gonioscopy images in congenital glaucoma. Indian J Ophthalmol 2015; 62:163-6. [PMID: 24008788 PMCID: PMC4005231 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.116487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare clarity, exposure and quality of anterior chamber angle visualization in congenital glaucoma patients, using RetCam and indirect gonioscopy images. DESIGN Cross-sectional study Participants. Congenital glaucoma patients over age of 5 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective consecutive pilot study was done in congenital glaucoma patients who were older than 5 years. Methods used are indirect gonioscopy and RetCam imaging. Clarity of the image, extent of angle visible and details of angle structures seen were graded for both methods, on digitally recorded images, in each eye, by two masked observers. OUTCOME MEASURES Image clarity, interobserver agreement. RESULTS 40 eyes of 25 congenital glaucoma patients were studied. RetCam image had excellent clarity in 77.5% of patients versus 47.5% by gonioscopy. The extent of angle seen was similar by both methods. Agreement between RetCam and gonioscopy images regarding details of angle structures was 72.50% by observer 1 and 65.00% by observer 2. CONCLUSIONS There was good agreement between RetCam and indirect gonioscopy images in detecting angle structures of congenital glaucoma patients. However, RetCam provided greater clarity, with better quality, and higher magnification images. RetCam can be a useful alternative to gonioscopy in infants and small children without the need for general anesthesia.
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Shinoj VK, Murukeshan VM, Baskaran M, Aung T. Note: A gel based imaging technique of the iridocorneal angle for evaluation of angle-closure glaucoma. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2014; 85:066105. [PMID: 24985869 DOI: 10.1063/1.4882335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Noninvasive medical imaging techniques have high potential in the field of ocular imaging research. Angle closure glaucoma is a major disease causing blindness and a possible way of detection is the examination of the anterior chamber angle in eyes. Here, a simple optical method for the evaluation of angle-closure glaucoma is proposed and illustrated. The light propagation from the region associated with the iridocorneal angle to the exterior of eye is considered analytically. The design of the gel assisted probe prototype is carried out and the imaging of iridocorneal angle is performed on an eye model.
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- V K Shinoj
- Center for Optical and Laser Engineering, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798
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- Center for Optical and Laser Engineering, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) and Singapore National Eye Center (SNEC), 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) and Singapore National Eye Center (SNEC), 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751
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PURPOSE To compare EyeCam (Clarity Medical Systems, Pleasanton, CA) and goniophotography in detecting angle closure, using gonioscopy as the reference standard. METHODS In this hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional study, participants underwent gonioscopy by a single observer, and EyeCam imaging and goniophotography by different operators. The anterior chamber angle in a quadrant was classified as closed if the posterior trabecular meshwork could not be seen. A masked observer categorized the eyes as per the number of closed quadrants, and an eye was classified as having angle closure if there were 2 or more quadrants of closure. Agreement between the methods was analyzed by κ statistic and comparison of area under receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC). RESULTS Eighty-five participants (85 eyes) were included, the majority of whom were Chinese. Angle closure was detected in 38 eyes (45%) with gonioscopy, 40 eyes (47%) using EyeCam, and 40 eyes (47%) with goniophotography (P=0.69 in both comparisons, McNemar test). The agreement for angle closure diagnosis (by eye) between gonioscopy and the 2 imaging modalities was high (κ=0.86; 95% Confidence Interval (CI), 0.75-0.97), whereas the agreement between EyeCam and goniophotography was not as good (κ=0.72; 95% CI, 0.57-0.87); largely due to lack of agreement in the nasal and temporal quadrants (κ=0.55 to 0.67). The AUC for detecting eyes with gonioscopic angle closure was similar for goniophotography and EyeCam (AUC 0.93, sensitivity=94.7%, specificity=91.5%; P>0.95). CONCLUSIONS EyeCam and goniophotography have similarly high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of gonioscopic angle closure.
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Baskaran M, Aung T, Friedman DS, Tun TA, Perera SA. Comparison of EyeCam and anterior segment optical coherence tomography in detecting angle closure. Acta Ophthalmol 2012; 90:e621-5. [PMID: 22938754 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2012.02510.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the diagnostic performance of EyeCam (Clarity Medical Systems, Pleasanton, CA, USA) and anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT, Visante; Carl Zeiss Meditec, Dublin, CA, USA) in detecting angle closure, using gonioscopy as the reference standard. METHODS Ninety-eight phakic patients, recruited from a glaucoma clinic, underwent gonioscopy by a single examiner, and EyeCam and ASOCT imaging by another examiner. Another observer, masked to gonioscopy findings, graded EyeCam and ASOCT images. For both gonioscopy and EyeCam, a closed angle in a particular quadrant was defined if the posterior trabecular meshwork was not visible. For ASOCT, angle closure was defined by any contact between the iris and angle anterior to the scleral spur. An eye was diagnosed as having angle closure if ≥2 quadrants were closed. Agreement and area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC) were evaluated. RESULTS The majority of subjects were Chinese (69/98, 70.4%) with a mean age of 60.6 years. Angle closure was diagnosed in 39/98 (39.8%) eyes with gonioscopy, 40/98 (40.8%) with EyeCam and 56/97 (57.7%) with ASOCT. The agreement (kappa statistic) for angle closure diagnosis for gonioscopy versus EyeCam was 0.89; gonioscopy versus ASOCT and EyeCam versus ASOCT were both 0.56. The AUC for detecting eyes with gonioscopic angle closure with EyeCam was 0.978 (95% CI: 0.93-1.0) and 0.847 (95% CI: 0.76-0.92, p < 0.01) for ASOCT. CONCLUSION The diagnostic performance of EyeCam was better than ASOCT in detecting angle closure when gonioscopic grading was used as the reference standard. The agreement between the two imaging modalities was moderate.
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- Mani Baskaran
- Singapore Eye Research Institute & Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore
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The role of anterior segment optical coherence tomography in glaucoma. J Ophthalmol 2012; 2012:476801. [PMID: 22900146 PMCID: PMC3415232 DOI: 10.1155/2012/476801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2012] [Accepted: 06/10/2012] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The anterior segment optical coherence tomography provides an objective method to assess the anterior segment of the eye, including the anatomy of the anterior chamber angle. This technology allows both qualitative and quantitative analyses of the angle and has shown potential in detecting and managing angle-closure glaucoma. In addition, it has a role in identifying pathology in some forms of secondary open-angle glaucoma and postsurgical management of glaucoma. Limitations of this technology include its cost and inability to visualize well structures posterior to the iris, such as the ciliary body. This paper focuses on potential benefits and limitations of anterior segment optical coherence tomography when compared with conventional gonioscopy and ultrasound biomicroscopy. Various clinical entities will be described to discuss its potential role in glaucoma practice.
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