Ophthalmology
Today’s ophthalmologist uses OCT on a daily basis. Without OCT, the early and accurate diagnosis of retinal problem, anterior issues, infections, AMD (age-related macular degeneration) and many other eye ailments would be much more difficult, and more people might lose their sight. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional imaging of the eye vividly illustrates many of the most common and the most destructive diseases.
Laser implications:
The Insight laser's fast measurement speed reduces movement blurring and supports high-definition 3D imaging. The long coherence length allows imaging over a longer distance. Importantly, the rapidly declining price supports broader adoption of ophthalmic OCT worldwide (and higher profit margins for OCT suppliers). Several of the Insight laser's key features are a good fit for ophthalmic applications.
Additional general information:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSMrdI56PFM&feature=youtu.be
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQpVszHyZSU&feature=relmfu
- http://www.nhs.uk/news/2010/11November/Pages/lasers-used-to-treat-cataracts.aspx
Additional technical information: