Update on Imaging Modalities for Ocular Surface Pathologies

AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo discuss recent studies of imaging modalities for ocular surface pathologies.Recent FindingsNovel micro-ocular coherence tomography technology can produce high-resolution images of corneal cellular and nervous structures. Ocular coherence tomography angiography can aid in detecting early-stage limbal stem cell deficiency. Several studies used in vivo confocal microscopy to evaluate corneal nerve metrics and morphology.SummaryThe applications of anterior segment optical coherence tomography, anterior segment optical coherence tomography angiography, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and in vivo confocal microscopy are useful technologies for imaging the ocular surface. Several studies have used artificial intelligence in combination with imaging technologies to create reliable and effective systems to detect and visualize ocular surface pathologies. AS OCT continues to be a key imaging tool and future development of μOCT technology may further enhance its utility.
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research