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Module 37:

Optical Coherence Tomography
 

Part 1:

 Qualitative Analysis and scanning techniques
 

 
 

 
   
 

OVERVIEW
 

 
 

Estimated study time:  One hour.

 

Program Level:  Basic and intermediate, with some advanced material.

 

Target Audience:  OMPs with a basic knowledge of OCT operation wanting to learn more about the application and operation of the Zeiss OCT 3 instrument.

 

Pre-requisites:  None.

 

Date of original release:  March 7, 2006
   
 

Description of content:   

 

This module discusses qualitative analysis of the retina with the Zeiss OCT 3 instrument.  The function and operation of the OCT are covered.  Characteristics of a systematic qualitative analysis of the retina are discussed, including scan types and analysis protocols.  The function of the OCT is compared and contrasted to fluorescein angiography as diagnostic tools.  Scanning tips are given.

 

Instructional  objectives:  Upon completion of  this section,  the student should be able to:

  • define basic principles of OCT scanning

  • match layers in an OCT image to corresponding layers in retinal anatomy

  • list the characteristics of qualitative OCT analysis of the retina

  • identify anomalous structures that may be found in particular scan regions and profiles

  • define common terminology associated with OCT scans

  • list similarities and difference between OCT scanning and fluoresecein angiography

  • describe the application of OCT scan types for qualitative analysis

  • describe the function of scan analysis protocols associated with OCT qualitative analysis of the retina

  • list techniques that can be used to improve the quality of OCT scans
   
 

About the Authors: 

 

Felix N. Sabates, MD, is former Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.  He has been a practicing retina specialist for many years. 

 

Gary Gallimore is a certified ophthalmic technologist who assists with research at the Eye Foundation of Kansas City and works for a large multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in the metro area of Kansas City.   He has taught CE courses for many years on all subjects of ophthalmic technology.  He served as co-author for this module.
   
 

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