title: Miniature real-time intraoperative forward-imaging optical coherence tomography probe.
abstract: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has a tremendous global impact upon the ability to diagnose, treat, and monitor eye diseases. A miniature 25-gauge forward-imaging OCT probe with a disposable tip was developed for real-time intraoperative ocular imaging of posterior pole and peripheral structures to improve vitreoretinal surgery. The scanning range was 2 mm when the probe tip was held 3-4 mm from the tissue surface. The axial resolution was 4-6 µm and the lateral resolution was 25-35 µm. The probe was used to image cellophane tape and multiple ocular structures.
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt Eye Institute, Vanderbilt University, 2311 Pierce Avenue, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
authors.forename: Karen M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Joos
authors.forename: Jin-Hui
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Shen
keywords: (120.3890) Medical optics instrumentation; (170.4500) Optical coherence tomography