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Abstract #57249 Published in IGR 16-2

Imaging of the optic disk in caring for patients with glaucoma: ophthalmoscopy and photography remain the gold standard

Spaeth GL; Reddy SC
Survey of Ophthalmology 2014; 59: 454-458


Optic disk imaging is integral to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with glaucoma. We discuss the various forms of imaging the optic nerve, including ophthalmoscopy, photography, and newer imaging modalities, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (HRT), and scanning laser polarimetry (GDx), specifically highlighting their benefits and disadvantages. We argue that ophthalmoscopy and photography remain the gold standard of imaging due to portability, ease of interpretation, and the presence of a large database of images for comparison.

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Classification:

6.5 Ophthalmoscopy (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)
6.8.2 Posterior segment (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.8 Photography)
6.9.2.2 Posterior (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.9 Computerized image analysis > 6.9.2 Optical coherence tomography)
6.9.1.1 Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.9 Computerized image analysis > 6.9.1 Laser scanning)



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