Progress in the application of swept-source optical coherence tomography in corneal imaging
10.3980/j.issn.1672-5123.2024.7.09
- VernacularTitle:SS-OCT在角膜成像中的应用进展
- Author:
Lili ZHAO
1
;
Jike SONG
1
;
Xiuzhen LU
1
;
Hongsheng BI
1
Author Information
1. Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
swept-source optical coherence tomography(SS-OCT);
refractive surgery;
corneal transplantation;
astigmatism
- From:
International Eye Science
2024;24(7):1058-1063
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Advances in imaging technology have revolutionized the field of ophthalmology, changing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of ophthalmic diseases. Swept-source optical coherence tomography(SS-OCT)is a non-contact high-resolution imaging technology. It further improves imaging depth and scanning speed, adds new algorithms and features. The application of SS-OCT enables the three-dimensional evaluation of corneal structures, offering curvature and height maps for both the anterior and posterior surfaces of the cornea, as well as precise corneal thickness mapping. These invaluable tools aid ophthalmologists in effectively screening and diagnosing various corneal lesions such as keratoconus, corneal dystrophy, and degeneration. Moreover, the enhanced speed, accuracy, and sensitivity provided by SS-OCT measurements facilitate improved surgical planning and postoperative monitoring for patients undergoing refractive surgery or keratoplasty. This article reviews the development of SS-OCT technology and its potential clinical utility in corneal diseases and surgical application, in order to support more possible future research and clinical treatment.
