Peripheral Refraction Using Ancillary Retinoscope Component (P-ARC).

Purpose: To assess the agreement of retinoscope-based peripheral refraction techniques with the criterion standard open-field autorefractor. Methods: Fifty young adults (mean age, 24 ± 3 years) participated in this study. Two masked, experienced senior examiners carried out central refraction and peripheral refraction at the temporal 22° (T22°) and nasal 22° (N22°) eccentricities. Peripheral refraction techniques were (a) peripheral refraction using ancillary retinoscope component (P-ARC), (b) retinoscopy with eye rotation, and (c) open-field autorefractor. Peripheral refraction with retinoscopy values was compared with an open-field autorefractor (Shinn Nippon NVision-K) to assess the agreement. All measurements were taken from the right eye under noncycloplegic conditions. Results: The mean difference ±95% limits of agreement of peripheral refraction values obtained using P-ARC from T22° (+0.11 diopters [D] ± 1.20 D; P = 0.20) or N22° (+0.13 D ± 1.16 D; P = 0.13) were comparable with open-field autorefractor. The eye rotation technique compared to autorefractor showed a significant difference for T22° (+0.30 D ± 1.26 D; P = 0.002); however, there was an agreement for N22° (+0.14 D ± 1.16 D; P = 0.10). With respect to the identification of peripheral refraction patterns, examiners were able to identify relative peripheral hyperopia in most of the participants (77%). Conclusions: Peripheral refraction with P-ARC was comparable with open-field autorefractor at T22° and N22° eccentricities. Peripheral retinoscopy techniques can be another approache for estimating and identifying peripheral refraction and its patterns in a regular clinical setting. Translational Relevance: Retinoscope with P-ARC has high potential to guide and enable eye care practitioners to perform peripheral refraction and identify peripheral refraction patterns for effective myopia management.

The Gimbalscope - A novel smartphone-assisted retinoscopy technique.

The authors describe a novel technique of performing retinoscopy assisted with a smartphone (gimbalscope). We found this technique of digital retinoscopy to be useful for demonstrating and documenting retinoscopic reflexes and in addition as an easy teaching tool. This technical report explains the assembly of our smartphone-assisted retinoscope and provides examples of the range of normal and abnormal reflexes that can be captured.

[Introduction of a novel video retinoscope : Application of a conventional retinoscope and video retinoscope in teaching-A comparative pilot study]. / Vorstellung eines neuartigen Videoskiaskops : Einsatz von konventionellem Skiaskop und Videoskiaskop in der Lehre ­ eine vergleichende Pilotstudie.

The video retinoscope presented here makes it possible for the first time to interactively demonstrate, discuss, evaluate and document optical phenomena with the aid of an integrated touch display. The precision in relation to the objective refraction results between the conventional retinoscope (CS) and video retinoscope (VS) is comparable (p = 0.093, Wilcoxon test). On the basis of questionnaires using visual analogue scales (0 = very unfavorable/10 = very favorable; subsequently the median/interquartile range is given) during a pilot study, 12 test persons rated the CS (VS) with respect to the feasibility of continuous light band movements with 6.9/1.3 (6.0/4.2) and the ease of use with 8.1/2.1 (8.9/1.6) out of a maximum of 10 points each and thus both retinoscopes as equivalent. In terms of weight, the subjects favored the conventional retinoscope with a rating of 8.7/2.2 (4.0/4.8).

Technical Report: A New Device Attached to a Smartphone for Objective Vision Screening.

SIGNIFICANCE: A new device attached to a smartphone was created for objective vision screening of young children including infants and newborns. The device is compact, lightweight, portable, cost-effective, and easy to operate. Therefore, it is suitable for screening large numbers of children in clinical settings, schools, and communities. PURPOSE: This article introduces a new device attached to a smartphone for objective vision screening. It can detect and categorize significant refractive errors, anisometropia, strabismus, cloudy ocular media, and ptosis that may cause amblyopia. METHODS: The new device applies the same principles as conventional streak retinoscopy but examines both eyes simultaneously and records the results electronically. The device comprises optical elements that produce a precise streak light beam and move it across a child's both eyes. The smartphone's video camera catches and records the motion of retinal reflex inside the child's pupils. By observing the direction of motion of the retinal reflex relative to the light beam motion, as well as its speed, width, and brightness, the examiner is able to assess the individual and comparative refractive status, ocular alignment, and other conditions. RESULTS: Vision screening with this device does not require any subjective response from children. The examination can be performed and analyzed by nonprofessionals after a short learning period of time. Because the examination results are electronically recorded by the smartphone, they can be stored in the child's files and sent out for professional consultations. CONCLUSIONS: The new device will provide the same functions as conventional streak retinoscopy but examines a child's both eyes simultaneously, so that, in addition to categorizing refractive errors and assessing clarity of refractive media of the eyes, it can also detect anisometropia, strabismus, and anisocoria. In addition to showing the examination results on the smartphone's screen, the device can also store the results electronically.

[Interactive training using a smartphone video retinoscope : Video article]. / Interaktives Training mittels Smartphone-Videoskiaskop : Videobeitrag.

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this project is to apply and optimize a conventional streak retinoscope connected to a smartphone in order to demonstrate and record retinoscopic techniques, related phenomena, typical examination errors in a standardized environment and to use this set-up to produce instructional video clips. The videos enhance and improve the trainer-trainee interaction by instantly visualizing the optical phenomena on the integrated monitor of the retinoscope. METHODS: A smartphone (iPhone 6, Apple, Cupertino, CA, USA) is reversibly connected to a Beta 200 streak retinoscope (HEINE, Herrsching, Germany) via a coupling plate. This allows visualization of the optical phenomena on the screen of a smartphone, which can also be used for recording. To stabilize the recording conditions, the battery handle of the retinoscope is connected to a 3-axis gimbal (Zhiyun Crane Plus, Zhiyun, Guilin, China). In this way the examination unit can be rotated around all axes without any relevant changes in distance. A software-based post-processing (Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017, Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, Dublin. Ireland) of the video sequences almost completely eliminates motion artefacts. RESULTS: With the aforementioned experimental set-up, the following optical phenomena have so far been documented as videos, which are available online: flashing point, with-movement and against-movement, scissors phenomenon, cataract, astigmatic ametropia and refraction scotoma. CONCLUSION: For the first time smartphone video retinoscopy allows optical phenomena to be presented to the examiner (trainee) and trainer at the same time and to produce realistic instructional videos of high quality with comparatively little effort.

Custo-utilidade da retinografia digital portátil como tecnologia auxiliar na triagem da retinopatia da prematuridade no Sistema Único de Saúde / Cost-utility of wide-field imaging as a complementary technology for retinopathy of prematurity screening from the Brazilian Public Health Care

Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi realizar uma análise de custo-utilidade da retinografia digital portátil como tecnologia auxiliar na triagem da retinopatia da prematuridade (ROP) no Brasil, sob a perspectiva do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Introdução: A ROP é uma das principais causas de cegueira infantil evitável no mundo e no Brasil. Os recém-nascidos (RN) prematuros e de baixo peso estão em risco de desenvolver ROP grave que, quando não precocemente tratada, leva a cegueira irreversível. A triagem atual da ROP no Brasil é realizada com a oftalmoscopia binocular indireta, por um oftalmologista especializado, mas com cobertura incompleta dos RN em risco. A nova estratégia de triagem é a combinação da retinografia digital portátil, realizada por técnicos de enfermagem, com a oftalmoscopia indireta, em casos suspeitos. Métodos: Um modelo de árvore de decisão foi criado para estimar a razão de custo-utilidade do manejo da ROP (triagem, tratamento e acompanhamento oftalmológico). As duas estratégias de triagem comparadas foram: 1. oftalmoscopia indireta; 2. retinografia digital portátil para toda a população elegível e oftalmoscopia indireta para confirmação de casos suspeitos. A população de referência incluiu RN com idade gestacional inferior ou igual a 32 semanas e/ou peso de nascimento inferior ou igual a 1.500 gramas. O horizonte temporal foi toda a vida. A perspectiva adotada foi a do SUS. Parâmetros e pressupostos foram incorporados ao modelo a partir da revisão da literatura, consulta aos especialistas e técnica de microcusto. A utilidade foi estimada a partir da acuidade visual decimal e os benefícios foram estimados em quality-adjusted life years (QALY). Os custos incluíram insumos, equipamentos e recursos humanos. Duas técnicas de enfermagem foram treinadas para executarem a retinografia e tiveram seus tempos cronometrados antes e ao final do treinamento. Duas oftalmologistas especialistas em ROP tiveram seus tempos de interpretação de imagens cronometrados. Foram realizadas análises de sensibilidade determinística univariada e probabilística. Resultados: Com uma cobertura de 90% da população elegível a estratégia nova se mostrou cost-saving. Os custos estimados por exame foram: 1. Triagem com a oftalmoscopia binocular indireta - R$ 203,18 reais; 2. Triagem com a combinação - R$ 87,10 reais; 3. Tratamento - R$2.529,83 reais. O custo do acompanhamento por RN ao longo da vida variou de R$273,16 a R$1.130,41 reais dependo da função visual desenvolvida pelo RN. A razão de custo por QALY incremental resultou em uma economia de R$ 3.378,18/ QALY ganho por RN triado. Conclusão: A nova triagem da ROP, utilizando a combinação da retinografia com a oftalmoscopia, foi custo-efetiva e pode universalizar o acesso dos recém-nascidos em risco de ROP à assistência neonatal ocular básica. Este estudo poderá contribuir para a tomada de decisão na área da saúde neonatal e fornecer subsídios para outras pesquisas de avaliações econômicas em saúde.

Purpose: The present study was aimed to evaluate the cost-utility of wide-field imaging as a complementary technology for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening from the Brazilian Public Health Care system perspective. Introduction: ROP is a leading cause of avoidable childhood blindness worldwide, especially in middle income countries, such as Brazil. It affects preterm and low birth weight newborns. The current ROP screening involves indirect binocular ophthalmoscopy by an experienced ophthalmologist. It has been suggested the insufficient ROP screening coverage with this current practice. An alternative screening strategy, which could enhance preterm access, is the combination of DR by two nurse technicians with ophthalmoscopy for suspected images. Methods: Deterministic decision-tree simulation model was built to estimate cost-utility ratio for ROP management (screening, treatment and follow-up). Two screening strategies were compared: 1. indirect binocular ophthalmoscopy; 2. wide-field imaging of all eligible preterm babies and indirect ophthalmoscopy of suspected cases. The eligible population included preterm under 32 weeks of gestational age or birth weight equal to or less than 1.500 grams. The temporal horizon was lifetime. The perspective was from Brazilian Public Health Care System. Parameters and assumptions were based on published literature, observational experience or specialist's opinion. Visual outcome data was converted to utility based on published literature and the health benefits were estimated in quality-adjusted life years (QALY). Costs were estimated considering staff, equipment, maintenance and inputs. It was used a microcost technique for wide-field imaging. Two technician's nurses were trained for wide-field imaging execution and had their time evaluated before and after the training. Two ROP specialists' ophthalmologists had their time evaluated for imaging interpretation. One-way sensitivity analysis and probabilistic sensitivity analysis were performed. Results: The new ROP screening strategy resulted in a cost-saving program considering 90% ROP screening coverage. The costs per exam were: 1. Screening with ophthalmoscopy: R$ 203,18. 2. Screening with combination: R$ 87,1. 3. Treatment: R$2.529,83. 4. Long term follow-up: from R$273,16 to R$1.130,41 according to the newborn´s visual function. The incremental cost per QALY gained was R$3.378,18 saved per infant with the new screening strategy. Conclusion: The combined strategy for ROP screening showed a cost-effective result. It could enhance preterm access for appropriate ROP management in middleincome countries and diminish opportunity cost of ophthalmologists. This study enables others economic evaluations and could help public health managers in sustainable and appropriate decision making.

Características del astigmatismo en niños / Characteristics of astigmatism in children

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar las características del astigmatismo en los niños. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal en pacientes atendidos en el Servicio de Oftalmología Pediátrica del Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer en el período de junio del año 2016 a diciembre de 2017. La muestra estuvo conformada por 61 niños (122 ojos) con astigmatismo, quienes cumplieron los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Las variables del estudio fueron la edad, el sexo, el tipo de astigmatismo, los síntomas, la agudeza visual sin y con corrección, el cilindro refractivo, el cilindro topográfico y el equivalente esférico. Resultados: El astigmatismo mixto fue el más relevante en todas las edades, y el sexo no fue significativo. El síntoma más referido fue la dificultad para ver de cerca (33 pacientes) para un 54,9 por ciento y en edades de 6 a 9 años. La media más baja de la agudeza visual fue 0,22 para el astigmatismo miópico compuesto y la mejor agudeza visual corregida fue para el astigmatismo miópico simple (0,94). La media del cilindro refractivo y topográfico fue de 2,71 y 2,45 dioptrías respectivamente. Los valores topográficos y refractivos mostraron diferencias significativas en los astigmatismos miópico compuesto y mixto (p= 0,002). Los equivalentes esféricos más cercanos a la emetropía (-0,5 a 0,5) presentaron la media más alta de agudeza visual sin corrección. Conclusión: El astigmatismo miópico compuesto afecta más la agudeza visual sin corrección y presenta diferencias entre el cilindro refractivo y topográfico, al igual que el astigmatismo mixto(AU)

ABSTRACT Objective: Describe the characteristics of astigmatism in children. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted of patients cared for at the Pediatric Ophthalmology Service of Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology from June 2016 to December 2017. The sample was 61 children (122 eyes) with astigmatism who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study variables were age, sex, type of astigmatism, symptoms, visual acuity with and without correction, refractive cylinder, topographic cylinder and spherical equivalent. Results: Mixed astigmatism was the most relevant type in all age groups, whereas sex was not significant. The symptom most frequently reported was difficulty to see up close: 33 patients (54.9 percent) in the 6-9 years age group. The lowest visual acuity mean was 0.22 for compound myopic astigmatism, whereas the best corrected visual acuity corresponded to simple myopic astigmatism (0.94). Mean refractive and topographic cylinder was 2.71 and 2.45 diopters, respectively. Topographic and refractive values were significantly different in compound myopic and mixed astigmatism (p= 0.002). The spherical equivalents closest to emmetropia (-0.5 to 0.5) exhibited the highest mean visual acuity without correction. Conclusions: Compound myopic astigmatism affects uncorrected visual acuity more markedly and presents differences between the refractive and the topographic cylinder just like mixed astigmatism(AU)

Performance of the 2WIN Photoscreener With "CR" Strabismus Estimation in High-Risk Patients.

PURPOSE: Accurate estimation of refractive error and ocular alignment is critical for identifying amblyopia risk factors. The 2WIN photoscreener (Adaptica) uses a novel infrared-transmitting occluder wand to quickly estimate intermittent deviations. DESIGN: Reliability analysis. METHODS: 2WIN refraction was compared to dry and cycloplegic retinoscopy and Retinomax. 2WIN "CR" function with wand was compared to cover test. RESULTS: 371 patients aged 6 months to 63 years (median age 6 years) had refraction, and 2WIN yielded high degrees of correlation (Pearson product-moment) on linear regression for spherical equivalent (0.73-0.79), cylinder power (0.78-0.79), J0 vector (0.79-0.83), and J45 vector (0.64-0.67). Similar proportions of 2WIN and Retinomax were within target refraction values for spherical equivalent (70% [216/310] vs 69% [212/310]), cylinder power (94% [154/165] vs 90% [148/165]), and cylinder axis (69% [113/165] vs 71% [118/165]). 2WIN CR higher than 10 prism diopters (PD) correlated with cover test for constant and intermittent deviations (Pearson correlation 0.64-0.71). 2WIN + CR screened for 2003 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus amblyopia risk factors with 68% (965/96) sensitivity and 84% (70/83) specificity in preschool children with 53% (96/180) prescreening probability and 31% (55/177) developmental delays. CONCLUSION: The 2WIN correlated well with examination and Retinomax. The CR function reliably estimated constant and intermittent strabismus higher than 10 PD.

Cyclophotocoagulation with an illuminated laser probe under a noncontact wide-angle retinoscope: A modified technique of ciliary body photocoagulation.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of cyclophotocoagulation with an illuminated laser probe under a noncontact wide-angle retinoscope in treating refractory glaucoma. METHODS: Eleven patients (11 eyes) with refractory neovascular glaucoma were treated with ciliary body photocoagulation. Preoperative and postoperative corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), ophthalmofundoscopy, B-ultrasound and ultrasound biomicroscopy, optical coherence tomography, and fundus fluorescein angiography were performed. RESULTS: Preoperative IOP ranged from 45 to 58 mmHg (mean 51.9 mmHg). At postoperative 1, 3, and 6 months, the IOPs ranged between 16 and 33 mmHg (mean 27.1 mmHg), 14-28 mmHg (mean 20.6 mmHg), and 14-28 mmHg (mean 18.5 mmHg), respectively. IOP at the last follow-up (range 7-12 months) was 15-24 mmHg (mean 18.8 mmHg). An average of 63.8% decrease in postoperative IOP was found in these patients with no associated complications. The postoperative fibrotic exudate, anterior chamber hyphema, and exudative choroidal detachment were all well-managed and resolved. No patients experienced intraocular lens deviation or dislocation, hypotonia oculi, atrophy of eyeball, retinal detachment, endophthalmitis, or sympathetic ophthalmia. CONCLUSION: Cyclophotocoagulation with an illuminated laser probe under a noncontact wide-angle retinoscope is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of neovascular glaucoma.

Compared performance of Spot and SW800 photoscreeners on Chinese children.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of Spot photoscreener and SW800 vision screener in detecting amblyopia risk factors in Chinese children between 4 and 6 years of age. METHODS: One hundred and thirteen children (226 eyes) underwent complete ophthalmologic examination, cycloplegic retinoscopy refraction, prism cover tests and photoscreen using both Spot (v2.1.4) and SW800 (v1.0.1.0) photoscreeners. The agreement of results obtained from photoscreener and retinoscopy was evaluated by paired t-test as well as Pearson correlation test. The sensitivity and specificity of detecting amblyopia risk factors were calculated based on the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 2013 guidelines. The overall effectiveness of detecting amblyopia risk factors by using either photoscreener was analysed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. RESULTS: A strong linear agreement was observed between Spot and retinoscopy (p<0.01) in aspects of spherical equivalent (SE, Pearson's r=0.95), dioptre sphere (DS, r=0.97), dioptre cylinder (DC, r=0.84) and horizontal deviation (Hdev, r=0.91), with overall -0.17 D myopic shift of SE. Significant correlation was also shown between SW800 and retinoscopy (p<0.01) in aspects of SE (r=0.90), DS (r=0.93), DC (r=0.82) and Hdev (r=0.80), with overall -0.12 D myopic shift of SE. The overall sensitivity and specificity in detecting amblyopia risk factors were 94.0% and 80.0% for Spot and 88.8% and 81.1% for SW800. CONCLUSION: The measurements of Spot and SW800 photoscreener showed a strong agreement with cycloplegic retinoscopy refraction and prism cover tests. The performance of both screeners in detecting individual amblyopia risk factors is satisfactory. ROC analysis indicates that the Spot and SW800 performed very similarly in detecting amblyopia risk factors.

Retinoscopio de estría de Copeland / Copeland streak retinoscope

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A Comparison of Three Different Photoscreeners in Children.

PURPOSE: To compare the results obtained from three non-cycloplegic handheld photorefractometers with cycloplegic autorefractometry (Topcon KR-8100; Topcon Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) measurement in children. METHODS: The refractive status of 238 eyes in 119 healthy children was assessed. The values acquired using photorefraction with the non-cycloplegic PlusoptiX A12 (Plusoptix GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany), Retinomax K-plus 3 (Righton, Tokyo, Japan), and Spot Vision Screener (Welch Allyn, Skaneateles Falls, NY) devices were compared with those obtained from the cycloplegic Topcon KR-8100. The agreement between the measurements was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient. RESULTS: The mean age was 10.1 ± 3.2 years (range: 6 to 17 years). The mean spherical value for the right eyes was 0.38 diopters (D) (range: -4.50 to 6.25 D) for the Plusoptix A12; 0.45 D (range: -4.50 to 6.25 D) for the Spot Vision Screener; -1.15 D (range: -8.75 to 6.50 D) for the Retinomax K-plus 3; and 0.62 (range: -4.50 to 6.00) for the Topcon KR-8100. The mean spherical equivalent value for the right eyes was 0.41 D (range: -4.50 to 7.90 D) for the Plusoptix A12; 0.18 D (range: -4.75 to 6.13 D) for the Spot Vision Screener; -1.30 D (range: -10.50 to 6.38 D) for the Retinomax K-plus 3; and 0.67 D (range: -4.00 to 6.00 D) for the Topcon KR-8100 (for the right eyes). CONCLUSIONS: The photorefractometer method was beneficial in the measurement of refractive errors of school-aged children. The PlusoptiX A12 photorefractometer method may eliminate the need for cycloplegia in the detection of refractive errors in children. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2018;55(5):306-311.].

Accuracy of Focal Laser Treatment Based on External Imaging (OCT) Using a Navigated Retinal Laser System - a Case Series.

Background The navigated laser photocoagulation system (NAVILAS®, OD-OS GmBH, Teltow, Germany) is a laser treatment device that provides navigated laser treatment of the retina based on a fundus image. The purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of laser treatment based on external optical coherence tomography (OCT) images - a new application of the device. Patients and Methods This retrospective case series evaluated the accuracy of laser spot placement in 7 eyes after using overlaid external OCT images for planning NAVILAS laser treatment. After a mean time of 33 days, a post-treatment OCT was obtained and compared with the pretreatment plan on the previous OCT. Laser spots touching or overlapping the planned 100 µm laser spots were classified as "match" and invisible laser spots as "laser spot not evolved". Results A total of 477 laser spots in 7 eyes were evaluated (mean: 68 spots per eye). Of all planned laser spots, 361 (75.7 %) were visible on post-treatment OCT. 58.7 % of these spots matched the pretreatment plan. Non-matching laser spots showed no uniform pattern of dislocation. Conclusions Planning navigated NAVILAS Laser treatment based on manually imported OCT images seems to be less accurate than planning with NAVILAS integrated imaging. These findings warrant further evaluation, not only regarding the recently installed automated picture importing tool but also concerning its clinical impact, which is possibly outweighed by the advantages of the additional image information.

[Handheld Optical Coherence Tomography in Paediatric Ophthalmology: Experience of the Department of Ophthalmology in Giessen]. / Handgehaltene optische Kohärenztomografie in pädiatrischer Ophthalmologie: Erfahrung der Gießener Universitätsaugenklinik.

Introduction: Optical coherence tomography is an important tool for the imaging and analysis of retinal structures. The usability of conventional table-top devices is limited in children. We report on our experiences with a handheld Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (HH-SD-OCT, Bioptigen™) in infants and young children in our daily practice. Methods: Between October 2014 and April 2016, we investigated 259 patients. Indications and diagnoses were assessed. Individual examples are shown to demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of the novel technique. Results: It was possible to examine 259 children of at least 7 weeks of age (median: 1.59 years; ± 1.32 SD) with a mean investigation time of 18.3 minutes (± 8.3 SD). The most frequent indication was retinal assessment in prematures (32.8 %). Nystagmus, retinal dystrophies, reduced visual acuity and albinism amounted to additional 37.4 % of all indications. Conclusions: Handheld OCT is a beneficial complement for diagnosis of diseases in paediatric ophthalmology. As a complement to established methods like wide-field fundus photography, HH-SD-OCT allows the physician to assess and follow-up new objective structural information. As the Bioptigen does not have an eye tracker, it is challenging to orient the scan in the posterior retinal pole, in particular in case of instable fixation. This complicates follow-up investigations, which can only be performed with additional high programming and analysis effort.

[Retinal OCT: Vitreoretinal Interface]. / Netzhaut-OCT: vitreoretinale Grenzfläche.

The gold standard for the assessment of the vitreoretinal interface (VRI) is high resolution OCT. It is therefore essential to select the appropriate scan modalities to detect all morphological changes in different diseases, not only at the VRI, but also in all layers of the retina and in the foveal and parafoveal areas. These can be raster scans, radial scans or "en face" scans. Morphological changes at the VRI and especially in the outer retinal layers are good prognostic factors in high resolution OCT for the success of surgery for vitreomacular interface disorders. The following article gives an overview of current OCT procedures as well as correlations between morphological and functional findings.

Imaging autofluorescence temporal signatures of the human ocular fundus in vivo.

We demonstrate real-time in vivo fundus imaging capabilities of our fluorescence lifetime imaging technology for the first time. This implementation of lifetime imaging uses light emitting diodes to capture full-field images capable of showing direct tissue contrast without executing curve fitting or lifetime calculations. Preliminary results of fundus images are presented, investigating autofluorescence imaging potential of various retina biomarkers for early detection of macular diseases.

High-speed adaptive optics for imaging of the living human eye.

The discovery of high frequency temporal fluctuation of human ocular wave aberration dictates the necessity of high speed adaptive optics (AO) correction for high resolution retinal imaging. We present a high speed AO system for an experimental adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope (AOSLO). We developed a custom high speed Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor and maximized the wavefront detection speed based upon a trade-off among the wavefront spatial sampling density, the dynamic range, and the measurement sensitivity. We examined the temporal dynamic property of the ocular wavefront under the AOSLO imaging condition and improved the dual-thread AO control strategy. The high speed AO can be operated with a closed-loop frequency up to 110 Hz. Experiment results demonstrated that the high speed AO system can provide improved compensation for the wave aberration up to 30 Hz in the living human eye.

Comparison of the refractive measurements with hand-held autorefractometer, table-mounted autorefractometer and cycloplegic retinoscopy in children.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the performance of the hand-held and table-top autorefractokeratometer in measuring refractive errors by comparing them with cycloplegic retinoscopy. METHODS: Included in the study were 112 eyes of 112 pediatric patients whose mean age was 6.78 ± 2.61 years (range, 2 to 12 years). The refractive errors of all the eyes were measured with and without cycloplegia using a hand held autorefractokeratometer (Retinomax K-plus 3), table top autorefractokeratometer (Canon RK-F1) and performing cycloplegic retinoscopy. The spherical equivalent, cylindrical axis and keratometer values were statistically compared. RESULTS: The mean spherical equivalent obtained from the Retinomax K-plus 3 was significantly less hyperopic than that of Canon RK-F1 (p = 0.004) before cycloplegia. When the Bland Altman analysis was performed in comparisons of spherical equivalent values measured with the Retinomax K-plus 3, Canon RK-F1 and cycloplegic retinoscopy, it was seen that almost all of the differences between the measurements remained within the range of ±2 standard deviation. Good agreement was found between Retinomax K-plus 3 and Canon RK-F1 for the Jackson cross-cylinder values at axis 0° and 45°; keratometer values respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The refractive error components were highly correlated between the two instruments and cycloplegic retinoscopy.