Intraoperative 2-dimensional optical coherence tomography as a new tool for anterior segment surgery.
We tested a 1310-nm optical coherence tomograph coupled with a beam splitter on the front lens of an operating microscope for intraoperative, noncontact visualization of anterior segment procedures. This new modification of optical coherence tomography technology allows intraoperative, high-resolution, cross-sectional imaging and pachymetry of the cornea and sclera during anterior segment surgery. It is particularly helpful for lamellar dissection techniques such as deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty and trabeculectomy.
Geerling
Gerd
G
Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany. ggeerling@ophtha.mu-luebeck.de
Müller
Maya
M
Winter
Christian
C
Hoerauf
Hans
H
Oelckers
Stefan
S
Laqua
Horst
H
Birngruber
Reginald
R
D000869:Anterior Eye Segment / Q000601:surgery*; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D003941:Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D012590:Sclera / Q000473:pathology; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014129:Trabecular Meshwork / Q000473:pathology; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000379:methods