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7 March 2006 Real-time high spatial resolution in vivo corneal imaging: current successes and future needs
H. Dwight Cavanagh M.D., W. M. Petroll
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Proceedings Volume 6138, Ophthalmic Technologies XVI; 61380C (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.663481
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2006, San Jose, California, United States
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Purpose: To identify, characterize, and discuss the current technological status of in vivo corneal diagnostic imaging and target high-priority future development needs. Methods: In vivo tandem scanning microscopy (non-coherent), scanning slit confocal microscopy (noncoherent), and laser scanning confocal microscopy (coherent) are examined. The current and future roles of multi-photon and higher order harmonic imaging are also discussed. Results and Conclusions: This keynote review demonstrates the current abilities and limitations of three currently used clinical imaging modalities to resolve the cellular and structural layers of the cornea temporally and spatially in three or four dimensions (x, y, z, t), with applications to the study of clinical-pathological processes such as inflammation; infection, wound healing, drug toxicity, organ development, differentiation and effects of genetic diseases. Each of these approaches has strengths and weaknesses. Thus, future technological development is essential to provide exciting new insights into understanding the structure and function of not only the cornea and the other ocular structures, but also other multicellular organs in health and disease. These imaging paradigms are among the most important advances in medical science in the past three decades.
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H. Dwight Cavanagh M.D. and W. M. Petroll "Real-time high spatial resolution in vivo corneal imaging: current successes and future needs", Proc. SPIE 6138, Ophthalmic Technologies XVI, 61380C (7 March 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.663481
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KEYWORDS
Confocal microscopy
Microscopes
Tissues
In vivo imaging
Cornea
Objectives
Eye
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