Vitreous observation using a CCD camera and a computerized unit for image processing and storage.
OBJECTIVE
This study was conducted to evaluate a new technique of vitreous observation.


METHODS
The authors used commercially available devices, including a slit-lamp, monochromatic charge coupled device (CCD) camera, and a computerized unit for image processing and storage, to observe the vitreous and the vitreoretinal relationship.


RESULTS
The authors obtained good images of the vitreous and the vitreoretinal relationship using the new technique. Furthermore, the image stored in the computer could be accessed and used for patient explanations instantly.


CONCLUSIONS
This technique is useful for documenting the vitreous and can help determine the role of the vitreous in many vitreoretinal disorders.
Hikichi
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Department of Ophthalmology, Asahikawa Medical College, Japan.
Akiba
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Kakehashi
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Yoshida
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D000368:Aged; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014741:Video Recording; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000473:pathology*