Four-dimensional microscope- integrated optical coherence tomography to enhance visualization in glaucoma surgeries

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2017 Jan;65(1):57-59. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_412_16.

Abstract

We report the first use of swept-source microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography (SS-MIOCT) capable of live four-dimensional (4D) (three-dimensional across time) imaging intraoperatively to directly visualize tube shunt placement and trabeculectomy surgeries in two patients with severe open-angle glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) that was not adequately managed by medical intervention or prior surgery. We performed tube shunt placement and trabeculectomy surgery and used SS-MIOCT to visualize and record surgical steps that benefitted from the enhanced visualization. In the case of tube shunt placement, SS-MIOCT successfully visualized the scleral tunneling, tube shunt positioning in the anterior chamber, and tube shunt suturing. For the trabeculectomy, SS-MIOCT successfully visualized the scleral flap creation, sclerotomy, and iridectomy. Postoperatively, both patients did well, with IOPs decreasing to the target goal. We found the benefit of SS-MIOCT was greatest in surgical steps requiring depth-based assessments. This technology has the potential to improve clinical outcomes.

Publication types

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MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anterior Chamber / diagnostic imaging*
  • Glaucoma / diagnosis
  • Glaucoma / physiopathology
  • Glaucoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional*
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Male
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence / methods*
  • Trabeculectomy / methods*