Imaging/Diagnostics News

Decades ago, electrophysiological testing was only conducted in research facilities and large medical centers, making them very inconvenient for all involved. However, in recent years the testing experience for doctors and patients alike has been vastly improved as visual evoked potential (VEP), pattern electroretinography (PERG), full field electroretinography (ffERG) and multifocal electroretinography (mfERG) are now available in an office setting with the Diopsys Nova ERG and VEP vision testing system.

An automated method based on deep learning to identify and quantify intraretinal cystoid fluid and subretinal fluid is an accurate digital analysis tool.

A swept-source OCT imaging protocol helped reduce the prone position time of patients undergoing vitrectomy without reopening the macular hole, according to a study.

The annual Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium will take place in San Diego from Aug. 10 to 13 with a restructured format, new content and more networking opportunities, meeting chair Lisa Nijm, MD, JD, told Healio.com/OSN.

AngioVueHD imaging, which provides OCT angiography scans with more sampling points and improved image resolution over the existing field of view, has been commercially released, Optovue announced in a press release.

Visual electrophysiology testing has become more accessible in recent years due to office-based equipment such as the Diopsys Nova ERG and VEP vision testing system.

With the advent of OCT, we can examine the retina, particularly the macula, in high resolution before cataract surgery. This is important because the cataract may not be the sole cause of visual impairment, and patients need to have appropriate expectations set before cataract surgery.

IBM Watson Health and IDx LLC announced a 5-year strategic alliance to advance eye health through cognitive computing applications to aid primary care providers, hospitals and health systems deliver value-based care for patients with diabetic retinopathy and other serious eye conditions, according to a press release.

New advancements in devices and technology are constantly improving our ability to more accurately diagnose issues and prescribe appropriate treatment. The following devices are a few that I have found especially beneficial in regards to early diagnosis and treatment.

OCT-based scanned capsule centration for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery provided better overlap between the IOL and lens capsule than pupil centration with a three-piece IOL, according to a study.