Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in Macular Diseases
This book aims to build concepts and create a solid foundation in the field of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for the general ophthalmologists as well as for the resident trainees and fellows. The chapters are written by leading international aut
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Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in Macular Diseases
Carsten H. Meyer • Sandeep Saxena SriniVas R. Sadda Editors
Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in Macular Diseases
Editors Carsten H. Meyer Pallas Klinik Aarau Switzerland
SriniVas R. Sadda Doheny Eye Institute Los Angeles USA
Sandeep Saxena Department of Ophthalmology King George’s Medical University Lucknow India
ISBN 978-81-322-3608-5 ISBN 978-81-322-3610-8 DOI 10.1007/978-81-322-3610-8
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Foreword
Undoubtedly, optical coherence tomography has changed the approach of clinicians in their daily practice. The evolution of technology from time domain to spectral domain and swept source OCT increased the possibilities of imaging the retinal and choroidal details. Newer evaluations are now available to better understand the diseases and to find new biomarkers for retinal and choroidal pathologies. From measurement to morphology could be the right description of changes occurring from time domain to spectral domain. The possibility to visualize retinal and choroidal morphology in real life and not only post-mortem allowed a better understanding not only of the tissue damage but in particular of its recovery: the dynamic healing process of idiopathic macular holes after surgical repair, of optic pit-related retinoschisis and neurosensory retinal detachment, or of color and visual impairment and its recovery after systemic or intravitreal pharmacological treatments are just few examples of the advantages of the OCTs. Thanks to the OCT images, we learned about the new patholo
