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We report a high-speed, long-range, and wide-field swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) system aimed for imaging microstructures and microcirculations in the oral cavity. This system operates at a scan speed of 600 kHz, delivering a wide imaging field of view at 42 × 42â mm2 and a ranging distance of 36 mm. To simultaneously meet the requirements of high speed and long range, it is necessary for the k-clock trigger signal to be generated at its maximum speed, which may induce non-linear phase response in electronic devices due to the excessive k-clock frequency bandwidth, leading to phase errors. To address this challenge, we introduced a concept of electrical dispersion and a global k-clock compensation approach to improve overall performance of the imaging system. Additionally, image distortion in the wide-field imaging mode is also corrected using a method based on distortion vector maps. With this system, we demonstrate comprehensive structural and blood flow imaging of the anterior oral cavity in healthy individuals. The high-speed, long-range, and wide-field SS-OCT system opens new opportunities for comprehensive oral cavity examinations and holds promise as a reliable tool for assessing oral health conditions.
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Significance: The iStent is a popular device designed for glaucoma treatment, functioning by creating an artificial fluid pathway in the trabecular meshwork (TM) to drain aqueous humor. The assessment of iStent implantation surgery is clinically important. However, current tools offer limited information. Aim: We aim to develop innovative assessment strategies for iStent implantation using optical coherence tomography (OCT) to evaluate the position and orientation of the iStent and its biomechanical impact on outflow system dynamics. Approach: We examined four iStents in the two eyes of a glaucoma patient. Three-dimensional (3D) OCT structural imaging was conducted for each iStent, and a semi-automated algorithm was developed for iStent segmentation and visualization, allowing precise measurement of position and orientation. In addition, phase-sensitive OCT (PhS-OCT) imaging was introduced to measure the biomechanical impact of the iStent on the outflow system quantified by cumulative displacement (CDisp) of pulse-dependent trabecular TM motion. Results: The 3D structural image processed by our algorithm definitively resolved the position and orientation of the iStent in the anterior segment, revealing substantial variations in relevant parameters. PhS-OCT imaging demonstrated significantly higher CDisp in the regions between two iStents compared to locations distant from the iStents in both OD ( p = 0.0075 ) and OS ( p = 0.0437 ). Conclusions: Our proposed structural imaging technique improved the characterization of the iStent's placement. The imaging results revealed inherent challenges in achieving precise control of iStent insertion. Furthermore, PhS-OCT imaging unveiled potential biomechanical alterations induced by the iStent. This unique methodology shows potential as a valuable clinical tool for evaluating iStent implantation.
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Algoritmos , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica , Malla Trabecular , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica/métodos , Humanos , Malla Trabecular/diagnóstico por imagen , Imagenología Tridimensional/métodos , Implantes de Drenaje de Glaucoma , Glaucoma/diagnóstico por imagen , Glaucoma/fisiopatología , Stents , Presión Intraocular/fisiología , Fenómenos Biomecánicos/fisiologíaRESUMEN
Purpose: In age-related macular degeneration (AMD), choriocapillaris flow deficits (CCFDs) under soft drusen can be measured using established compensation strategies. This study investigated whether CCFDs can be quantified under calcified drusen (CaD). Methods: CCFDs were measured in normal eyes (n = 30) and AMD eyes with soft drusen (n = 30) or CaD (n = 30). CCFD density masks were generated to highlight regions with higher CCFDs. Masks were also generated for soft drusen and CaD based on both structural en face OCT images and corresponding B-scans. Dice similarity coefficients were calculated between the CCFD density masks and both the soft drusen and CaD masks. A phantom experiment was conducted to simulate the impact of light scattering that arises from CaD. Results: Area measurements of CCFDs were highly correlated with those of CaD but not soft drusen, suggesting an association between CaD and underlying CCFDs. However, unlike soft drusen, the detected optical coherence tomography (OCT) signals underlying CaD did not arise from the defined CC layer but were artifacts caused by the multiple scattering property of CaD. Phantom experiments showed that the presence of highly scattering material similar to the contents of CaD caused an artifactual scattering tail that falsely generated a signal in the CC structural layer but the underlying flow could not be detected. Similarly, CaD also caused an artifactual scattering tail and prevented the penetration of light into the choroid, resulting in en face hypotransmission defects and an inability to detect blood flow within the choriocapillaris. Upon resolution of the CaD, the CC perfusion became detectable. Conclusions: The high scattering property of CaD leads to a scattering tail under these drusen that gives the illusion of a quantifiable optical coherence tomography angiography signal, but this signal does not contain the angiographic information required to assess CCFDs. For this reason, CCFDs cannot be reliably measured under CaD, and CaD must be identified and excluded from macular CCFD measurements.
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Coroides , Angiografía con Fluoresceína , Drusas Retinianas , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica , Humanos , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica/métodos , Coroides/irrigación sanguínea , Coroides/diagnóstico por imagen , Drusas Retinianas/diagnóstico por imagen , Drusas Retinianas/diagnóstico , Femenino , Anciano , Masculino , Angiografía con Fluoresceína/métodos , Flujo Sanguíneo Regional/fisiología , Calcinosis/diagnóstico por imagen , Calcinosis/diagnóstico , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Degeneración Macular/diagnóstico , Degeneración Macular/fisiopatología , Degeneración Macular/diagnóstico por imagen , Persona de Mediana Edad , Fantasmas de Imagen , Fondo de OjoRESUMEN
We present a fully integrated depth-resolved all fiber-based polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography (PSOCT). In contrast to conventional fiber-based PSOCT systems, which require additional modules to generate two or more input polarization states, or a pre-adjustment procedure to generate a circularly polarized light, the proposed all-fiber PSOCT system can provide depth-resolved birefringent imaging using an arbitrary single input polarization state. Utilizing the discrete differential geometry (DDG)-based polarization state tracing (PST) method, combined with several geometric rotations and transformations in the Stokes space, two problems induced by the optical fibers can be mitigated: 1) The change in the polarization state introduced by the optical fibers can be effectively compensated using a calibration target at the distal end of the probe, and the computations of the local axis orientation and local phase retardation can be achieved with a single arbitrary input polarization state, eliminating the need for a pre-defined input polarization state, allowing a flexible system design and user-friendly experimental procedure; 2) The polarization mode dispersion (PMD) induced by the optical fibers can be compensated digitally without the requirement of additional input polarization states, providing an accurate PSOCT imaging result. To demonstrate the performance of the proposed method, the depth resolved PSOCT results of a plastic phantom and in vivo skin imaging are obtained using the proposed all-fiber PSOCT system.
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The sclera plays an important role in the structural integrity of the eye. However, as myopia progresses, the elongation of the eyeball exerts stretching forces on the posterior sclera, which typically happens in conjunction with scleral remodeling that causes rigidity loss. These biomechanical alterations can cause localized eyeball deformation and vision impairment. Therefore, monitoring scleral rigidity is clinically important for the management and risk assessment of myopia. In this study, we propose fundus pulsation optical coherence elastography (FP-OCE) to characterize posterior scleral rigidity in living humans. This methodology is based on a choroidal pulsation model, where the scleral rigidity is inversely associated with the choroidal max strain obtained through phase-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PhS-OCT) measurement of choroidal deformation and thickness. Using FP-OCE, we conducted a pilot clinical study to explore the relationship between choroidal strain and myopia severity. The results revealed a significant increase in choroidal max strain in pathologic myopia, indicating a critical threshold beyond which scleral rigidity decreases significantly. Our findings offer a potential new method for monitoring myopia progression and evaluating therapies that alter scleral mechanical properties.
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PURPOSE: The association between the total macular burden of hyperreflective foci (HRF) in eyes with intermediate AMD (iAMD) and the onset of persistent choroidal hypertransmission defects (hyperTDs) was studied using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). DESIGN: Post hoc subgroup analysis of a prospective study. METHODS: A retrospective review of iAMD eyes from subjects enrolled in a prospective SS-OCT study was performed. All eyes underwent 6×6 mm SS-OCT angiography (SS-OCTA) imaging at baseline and follow-up visits. En face sub-retinal pigment epithelium (subRPE) slabs with segmentation boundaries positioned 64 to 400 µm beneath Bruch's membrane (BM) were used to identify persistent choroidal hyperTDs. None of the eyes had persistent hyperTDs at baseline. The same subRPE slab was used to identify choroidal hypotransmission defects (hypoTDs) attributable to HRF located either intraretinally (iHRF) or along the RPE (rpeHRF) based on corresponding B-scans. A semiautomated algorithm was used by 2 independent graders to validate and refine the HRF outlines. The HRF area and the drusen volume within a 5 mm fovea-centered circle were measured at each visit. RESULTS: The median follow-up time for the 171 eyes from 121 patients included in this study was 59.1 months (95% CI: 52.0-67.8 months). Of these, 149 eyes (87%) had HRF, and 82 (48%) developed at least one persistent hyperTD during the follow-up. Although univariable Cox regression analyses showed that both drusen volume and total HRF area were associated with the onset of the first persistent hyperTD, multivariable analysis showed that the area of total HRF was the sole significant predictor for the onset of hyperTDs (P < .001). ROC analysis identified an HRF area ≥ 0.07 mm² to predict the onset of persistent hyperTDs within 1 year with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.661 (0.570-0.753), corresponding to a sensitivity of 55% and a specificity of 74% (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: The total macular burden of HRF, which includes both the HRF along the RPE and within the retina, is an important predictor of disease progression from iAMD to the onset of persistent hyperTDs and should serve as a key OCT biomarker to select iAMD patients at high risk for disease progression in future clinical trials.
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Data is the cornerstone of using AI models, because their performance directly depends on the diversity, quantity, and quality of the data used for training. Using AI presents unique potential, particularly in medical applications that involve rich data such as ophthalmology, encompassing a variety of imaging methods, medical records, and eye-tracking data. However, sharing medical data comes with challenges because of regulatory issues and privacy concerns. This review explores traditional and nontraditional data sharing methods in medicine, focusing on previous works in ophthalmology. Traditional methods involve direct data transfer, whereas newer approaches prioritize security and privacy by sharing derived datasets, creating secure research environments, or using model-to-data strategies. We examine each method's mechanisms, variations, recent applications in ophthalmology, and their respective advantages and disadvantages. By empowering medical researchers with insights into data sharing methods and considerations, this review aims to assist informed decision-making while upholding ethical standards and patient privacy in medical AI development.
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Inteligencia Artificial , Difusión de la Información , Oftalmología , HumanosRESUMEN
Objective: To analyze the performance of custom semi-automated software for quantitative analysis of retinal capillaries in eyes with macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and the role of these microvascular measures as potential biomarkers of postoperative visual outcomes. Methods: A prospective, observational, and single-center study was conducted on consecutive patients who underwent 25G pars-plana vitrectomy for primary uncomplicated macula-off RRD. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) was performed in the fellow and RRD eyes before surgery and in months 1, 3, and 6 after surgery. The preoperative values of the fellow eyes were used as surrogates of macula-off ones. The primary endpoints were the mean vessel diameter index (VDI); vessel area density (VAD); and vessel skeleton density (VSD) at month 6. Results: Forty-four eyes (44 patients) were included in the study. Considering the fellow eyes as a surrogate of preoperative values of macula-off eyes, VDI in superficial (SCP) and deep (DCP) capillary plexuses was significantly reduced at month 6 (p = 0.0087 and p = 0.0402, respectively); whereas VSD in SCP increased significantly from preoperative values (p = 0.0278). OCTA built-in software parameters were significantly reduced from month 1 to month 6 in both SCP and DCP (p values ranged between 0.0235 and <0.0001). At month 6, 25 (56.8%) eyes achieved a best-corrected visual acuity BCVA ≥ 0.3 (LogMAR). The greater the preoperative BCVA, the greater the probability of achieving good visual outcomes (Odds ratio: 11.06; p = 0.0037). However, none of the OCTA parameters were associated with the probability of achieving a BCVA improvement ≥ 0.3. Conclusions: Quantitative evaluation of capillary density and morphology through OCTA and semi-automated software represents a valuable tool for clinical assessment and managing the disease comprehensively.
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We present a multi-channel delay sampling method to extend imaging depth in high-speed swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). A balanced detector captures interference signals, converting them into electrical signals, which are then split into N channels, each with fixed time delays determined by the length of electrical cables. Then, they are digitized by an N-channel acquisition card. A calibration procedure is utilized to compensate for non-uniform phase shifts resulting from fixed time delays. The N-channel signals are merged in k-space and resampled to obtain a linearized spectrum, which increases the sampling rate by a factor of N, thereby extending the ranging distance by N times, all without altering k-clock triggering or sacrificing other imaging performance. The signal-to-noise ratio and sensitivity within the original depth range also have been enhanced. This advancement contributes to the improvement of the overall performance of SS-OCT systems.
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to objectively evaluate the longitudinal changes observed in the retinal capillaries in eyes with macula-on rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), assessed with optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), and to assess the role of these microvascular measures as potential biomarkers of postoperative visual outcomes. METHODS: This was a prospective, longitudinal study conducted on consecutive patients who underwent 25 G pars plana vitrectomy for primary RRD. The vessel area density (VAD), vessel skeleton density (VSD), and vessel diameter index (VDI) were assessed in the superficial (SCP) and deep (DCP) capillary plexuses. RESULTS: Twenty-three eyes with macula-on RRD were included in the study. The mean preoperative VDI, VAD, and VSD of the RRD eye were 18.6 ± 1.1, 0.43 ± 0.02, and 0.17 ± 0.01 in the SCP; and 18.6 ± 0.6, 0.38 ± 0.03, and 0.15 ± 0.01 in the DCP, respectively. At month 6, eight (34.8%) eyes achieved a best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) gain ≥ 0.1 LogMAR. A preoperative VDI > 17.80, VSD > 0.170, and VDI-change > -0.395 in the SCP; and VDI > 18.11 and VDI change > -0.039 in the DCP were predictors of achieving a BCVA-gain ≥ 0.1 LogMAR. CONCLUSIONS: The preoperative VDI in SCP and DCP, the preoperative VSD in SCP, and their changes from preoperative values were predictors of visual outcomes. A quantitative OCTA analysis of capillary density and morphology may represent a potential predictive tool for surgical outcomes in RRD. The results reported in this study suggest that OCTA is a useful ancillary test for clinical disease management.
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PURPOSE: Swept-source OCT angiography (SS-OCTA) scans of eyes with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were used to replace color, autofluorescence, infrared reflectance, and dye-based fundus angiographic imaging for the diagnosis and staging of AMD. Through the use of different algorithms with the SS-OCTA scans, both structural and angiographic information can be viewed and assessed using both cross sectional and en face imaging strategies. DESIGN: Presented at the 2022 Charles L. Schepens, MD, Lecture at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Retina Subspecialty Day, Chicago, Illinois, on September 30, 2022. PARTICIPANTS: Patients with AMD. METHODS: Review of published literature and ongoing clinical research using SS-OCTA imaging in AMD. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Swept-source OCT angiography imaging of AMD at different stages of disease progression. RESULTS: Volumetric SS-OCTA dense raster scans were used to diagnose and stage both exudative and nonexudative AMD. In eyes with nonexudative AMD, a single SS-OCTA scan was used to detect and measure structural features in the macula such as the area and volume of both typical soft drusen and calcified drusen, the presence and location of hyperreflective foci, the presence of reticular pseudodrusen, also known as subretinal drusenoid deposits, the thickness of the outer retinal layer, the presence and thickness of basal laminar deposits, the presence and area of persistent choroidal hypertransmission defects, and the presence of treatment-naïve nonexudative macular neovascularization. In eyes with exudative AMD, the same SS-OCTA scan pattern was used to detect and measure the presence of macular fluid, the presence and type of macular neovascularization, and the response of exudation to treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors. In addition, the same scan pattern was used to quantitate choriocapillaris (CC) perfusion, CC thickness, choroidal thickness, and the vascularity of the choroid. CONCLUSIONS: Compared with using several different instruments to perform multimodal imaging, a single SS-OCTA scan provides a convenient, comfortable, and comprehensive approach for obtaining qualitative and quantitative anatomic and angiographic information to monitor the onset, progression, and response to therapies in both nonexudative and exudative AMD. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found in the Footnotes and Disclosures at the end of this article.
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is a life-threatening medical emergency resulting in coronary microvascular dysregulation and heart muscle damage. One of the primary characteristics of MI is capillary loss, which plays a significant role in the progression of this cardiovascular condition. In this study, we utilized optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) to image coronary microcirculation in fixed rat hearts, aiming to analyze coronary microvascular impairment post-infarction. Various angiographic metrics are presented to quantify vascular features, including the vessel area density, vessel complexity index, vessel tortuosity index, and flow impairment. Pathological differences identified from OCTA analysis are corroborated with histological analysis. The quantitative assessments reveal a significant decrease in microvascular density in the capillary-sized vessels and an enlargement for the arteriole/venule-sized vessels. Further, microvascular tortuosity and complexity exhibit an increase after myocardial infarction. The results underscore the feasibility of using OCTA to offer qualitative microvascular details and quantitative metrics, providing insights into coronary vascular network remodeling during disease progression and response to therapy.
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Microvasos , Infarto del Miocardio , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica , Animales , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica/métodos , Infarto del Miocardio/diagnóstico por imagen , Ratas , Microvasos/diagnóstico por imagen , Vasos Coronarios/diagnóstico por imagen , Ratas Sprague-Dawley , Masculino , Corazón/diagnóstico por imagen , Procesamiento de Imagen Asistido por Computador/métodosRESUMEN
The Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor of Biomedical Optics Express announce the prize for the best paper published in the Journal between 2020 and 2022.
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Effective biomarkers are required for assessing the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a prevalent and progressive eye disease. This paper presents a deep learning-based automated algorithm, applicable to both swept-source OCT (SS-OCT) and spectral-domain OCT (SD-OCT) scans, for measuring outer retinal layer (ORL) thickness as a surrogate biomarker for outer retinal degeneration, e.g., photoreceptor disruption, to assess AMD progression. The algorithm was developed based on a modified TransUNet model with clinically annotated retinal features manifested in the progression of AMD. The algorithm demonstrates a high accuracy with an intersection of union (IoU) of 0.9698 in the testing dataset for segmenting ORL using both SS-OCT and SD-OCT datasets. The robustness and applicability of the algorithm are indicated by strong correlation (r = 0.9551, P < 0.0001 in the central-fovea 3â mm-circle, and r = 0.9442, P < 0.0001 in the 5â mm-circle) and agreement (the mean bias = 0.5440 um in the 3-mm circle, and 1.392 um in the 5-mm circle) of the ORL thickness measurements between SS-OCT and SD-OCT scans. Comparative analysis reveals significant differences (P < 0.0001) in ORL thickness among 80 normal eyes, 30 intermediate AMD eyes with reticular pseudodrusen, 49 intermediate AMD eyes with drusen, and 40 late AMD eyes with geographic atrophy, highlighting its potential as an independent biomarker for predicting AMD progression. The findings provide valuable insights into the ORL alterations associated with different stages of AMD and emphasize the potential of ORL thickness as a sensitive indicator of AMD severity and progression.
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INTRODUCTION: We investigated whether retinal capillary perfusion is a biomarker of cerebral small vessel disease and impaired cognition among Black Americans, an understudied group at higher risk for dementia. METHODS: We enrolled 96 Black Americans without known cognitive impairment. Four retinal perfusion measures were derived using optical coherence tomography angiography. Neurocognitive assessment and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed. RESULTS: Lower retinal capillary perfusion was correlated with worse Oral Symbol Digit Test (P < = 0.005) and Fluid Cognition Composite scores (P < = 0.02), but not with the Crystallized Cognition Composite score (P > = 0.41). Lower retinal perfusion was also correlated with higher free water and peak width of skeletonized mean diffusivity, and lower fractional anisotropy (all P < 0.05) on MRI (N = 35). DISCUSSION: Lower retinal capillary perfusion is associated with worse information processing, fluid cognition, and MRI biomarkers of cerebral small vessel disease, but is not related to crystallized cognition.
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Enfermedades de los Pequeños Vasos Cerebrales , Vasos Retinianos , Humanos , Vasos Retinianos/diagnóstico por imagen , Vasos Retinianos/patología , Negro o Afroamericano , Encéfalo/diagnóstico por imagen , Encéfalo/patología , Cognición , Perfusión , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , Biomarcadores , Enfermedades de los Pequeños Vasos Cerebrales/patologíaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: Patients with clinically significant carotid artery stenosis (CAS) undergoing carotid artery endarterectomy (CEA) were imaged with swept-source OCT angiography (SS-OCTA) imaging protocol to determine if there were changes in choroidal blood flow after surgery. DESIGN: Prospective observational study. PARTICIPANTS: Patients with clinically significant CAS undergoing unilateral CEA. METHODS: All participants underwent SS-OCTA imaging using a 6 × 6-mm scan pattern on both eyes before CEA and within 1 week after CEA. Previously validated automated algorithms were used to measure the mean choroidal thickness (MCT) and choroidal vascular index (CVI) within 2.5-mm and 5-mm circles centered on the fovea. Multivariable regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of various baseline factors including age, mean arterial blood pressure, and degree of stenosis, on both baseline of MCT and CVI, and the changes in MCT and CVI. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Changes in MCT and CVI. RESULTS: One hundred sixteen eyes from 60 patients with a mean age of 71.57 ± 7.37 years were involved in the study. At baseline, MCT in both the 2.5-mm and 5-mm circles was significantly thinner on the surgical side compared with the nonsurgical side (P = 0.03), while no significant differences were seen in the CVI at baseline between the 2 sides (2.5-mm circle: P = 0.24; 5-mm circle: P = 0.09). Within 1 week after CEA, there were significant increases in the MCT on the surgical side, as compared with the nonsurgical side, in both the 2.5-mm (P < 0.001) and the 5-mm (P < 0.001) circles. No significant change in mean CVI was noted before and after CEA on the surgical side versus the nonsurgical side (2.5-mm circle: P = 0.30; 5-mm circle: P = 0.97). Multivariable regression analysis revealed that baseline MCT before CEA significantly decreased with age on both the surgical (P < 0.001) and nonsurgical sides (P = 0.003) while the changes in MCT and CVI after CEA were not associated with age, mean arterial blood pressure, or degree of stenosis. CONCLUSION: A rapid and significant increase in MCT was observed on the ipsilateral side of CEA, suggesting an improvement in choroidal perfusion within 1 week after surgery. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found in the Footnotes and Disclosures at the end of this article.
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Estenosis Carotídea , Endarterectomía Carotidea , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Constricción Patológica , Estenosis Carotídea/diagnóstico , Estenosis Carotídea/cirugía , Fóvea Central , PerfusiónRESUMEN
Purpose: The impact of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) on choriocapillaris (CC) perfusion was investigated using swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA) imaging before and after surgery in patients with clinically significant carotid artery stenosis (CAS). Methods: In this prospective observational study, patients with clinically significant CAS undergoing unilateral CEA had SS-OCTA imaging performed in both eyes before and within 1 week after surgery. The percent CC flow deficits (CC FD%) and CC thickness were assessed using previously validated algorithms. Multivariable regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of variables on the change in CC measurements. Results: A total of 112 eyes from 56 patients with an average age of 72.6 ± 6.9 years were enrolled. At baseline, significantly higher CC FD% and thinner CC thickness were observed on the surgical side (eyes ipsilateral to the side of CEA) versus the nonsurgical side (eyes contralateral to the side of CEA) (P = 0.001 and P = 0.03, respectively). Following CEA, a significant reduction in CC FD% and a significant increase in CC thickness were detected on the surgical as compared with the nonsurgical side (P = 0.008 and P = 0.01, respectively). Smoking status positively affected CC FD% change (coefficient of variation [CV] = 0.84, P = 0.01) on the surgical side and negatively affected CC thickness change on both the surgical side (CV = -0.382, P = 0.009) and the nonsurgical side (CV = -0.321, P = 0.04). The degree of stenosis demonstrated a positive influence on CC FD% change (CV = 0.040, P = 0.02) on the surgical side. Conclusions: Unilateral CEA on the side of clinically significant CAS increases carotid blood flow, which further results in improved CC perfusion.
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Estenosis Carotídea , Endarterectomía Carotidea , Humanos , Anciano , Perfusión , Coroides , Estenosis Carotídea/diagnóstico por imagen , Estenosis Carotídea/cirugía , AlgoritmosRESUMEN
Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) is commonly used to prevent or treat keratoconus. Although changes in corneal stiffness induced by CXL surgery can be monitored with non-contact dynamic optical coherence elastography (OCE) by tracking mechanical wave propagation, depth dependent changes are still unclear if the cornea is not crosslinked through the whole depth. Here, phase-decorrelation measurements on optical coherence tomography (OCT) structural images are combined with acoustic micro-tapping (AµT) OCE to explore possible reconstruction of depth-dependent stiffness within crosslinked corneas in an ex vivo human cornea sample. Experimental OCT images are analyzed to define the penetration depth of CXL into the cornea. In a representative ex vivo human cornea sample, crosslinking depth varied from â¼100 µm in the periphery to â¼150 µm in the cornea center and exhibited a sharp in-depth transition between crosslinked and untreated areas. This information was used in an analytical two-layer guided wave propagation model to quantify the stiffness of the treated layer. We also discuss how the elastic moduli of partially CXL-treated cornea layers reflect the effective engineering stiffness of the entire cornea to properly quantify corneal deformation.
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We present the development of SpeCamX, a mobile application that enables an unmodified smartphone into a multispectral imager. Multispectral imaging provides detailed spectral information about objects or scenes, but its accessibility has been limited due to its specialized requirements for the device. SpeCamX overcomes this limitation by utilizing the RGB photographs captured by smartphones and converting them into multispectral images spanning a range of 420 to 680â nm without a need for internal modifications or external attachments. The app also includes plugin functions for extracting medical information from the resulting multispectral data cube. In a clinical study, SpeCamX was used to implement an augmented smartphone bilirubinometer, predicting blood bilirubin levels (BBL) with superior performance in accuracy, efficiency and stability compared to default smartphone cameras. This innovative technology democratizes multispectral imaging, making it accessible to a wider audience and opening new possibilities for both medical and non-medical applications.