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1. #Guide to optical coherence tomography interpretation how to
2. #Guide to optical coherence tomography interpretation serial

The diagnostic accuracy of all commercially available spectral-domain OCT instruments is similar and improves with increasing severity of the disease. Over the past two decades, objective imaging with optical coherence tomography (OCT) has become increasingly important in the diagnosis of glaucoma. However, detecting glaucomatous changes in optic nerves can be a difficult task and one in which there is poor interobserver agreement. Historically, clinicians relied on clinical assessment (ophthalmoscopy and fundus photography) of the ONH and RNFL to identify the structural changes. Glaucoma can be defined as a chronic, progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) that results in characteristic structural-optic nerve head (ONH) and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL)-damage and corresponding functional (visual field) loss. Below that, the symmetry plot color-codes areas of significant asymmetry between the right and left eye. On the lower right portion of the printout, the RNFL is plotted against the normative/reference database, where the inferior RNFL of the right eye dips well into the abnormal “red” range.

This Optovue OCT scan shows thinning of the inferior RNFL (absence of “warmer” greens/yellows, and more “cool” blue inferior to the disc) and the inferior ganglion cell complex (presence of red areas below the horizontal) in the right eye. The Review Education Group planners, managers and editorial staff have nothing to disclose.įig. Managers and Editorial Staff: The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. Marrelli has received consulting fees from Aerie, Allergan, Bausch & Lomb, Carl Zeiss Meditec and fees for non-CE/CME services from Aerie, Bausch & Lomb, Carl Zeiss Meditec. Check with your local state licensing board to see if this counts toward your CE requirement for relicensure.ĭr. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited by COPE to provide continuing education to optometrists.įaculty/Editorial Board: Danica Marrelli, OD, University of Houston College of Optometry.Ĭredit Statement: This course is COPE approved for 2 hours of CE credit. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Target Audience: This activity is intended for optometrists engaged in the care of patients with glaucoma.Īccreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Review Education Group.

#Guide to optical coherence tomography interpretation serial

Follow glaucoma patients with serial macular and RNFL scans.

Use OCT to confirm a diagnosis of glaucoma.Discuss OCT findings and common concerns with the technology.Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) and Review Education GroupĮducational Objectives: After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

#Guide to optical coherence tomography interpretation how to

This technology has become an integral part of glaucoma care, and optometrists must understand how to accurately use it.Įstimated Time to Complete Activity: 2 hours Maximizing OCT in the Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma