Optical coherence tomography (OCT) in neuro-ophthalmology

Neda Minakaran, Emanuel R. de Carvalho, Axel Petzold, Sui H. Wong

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Abstract

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive medical imaging technology that is playing an increasing role in the routine assessment and management of patients with neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Its ability to characterise the optic nerve head, peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer and cellular layers of the macula including the ganglion cell layer enables qualitative and quantitative assessment of optic nerve disease. In this review, we discuss technical features of OCT and OCT-based imaging techniques in the neuro-ophthalmic context, potential pitfalls to be aware of, and specific applications in more common neuro-ophthalmic conditions including demyelinating, inflammatory, ischaemic and compressive optic neuropathies, optic disc drusen and raised intracranial pressure. We also review emerging applications of OCT angiography within neuro-ophthalmology.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)17-32
Number of pages16
JournalEye (Basingstoke)
Volume35
Issue number1
Early online date2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2021

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