Evaluation of spectrometric parameters in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography

Study on promoting regeneration of zebrafish skull by phycocyanin characterized by in vivo optical coherence tomography

In this study, the efficacy of phycocyanin in bone defect repairing was tested on a zebrafish skull defect model, and the evaluating process was monitored in vivo using optical coherence tomography (OCT). Thirty zebrafish were randomly divided into three groups, which were immersed in water and phycocyanin solution (50 and 100 mg/L) after skull defect creating. All zebrafish were examined by OCT immediately after craniotomy, and on the 10th and 20th days of phycocyanin treatment. All the model fish were euthanized to enable a histological evaluation of skull after 20 days of recovery. OCT images demonstrated that phycocyanin (50 mg/L) could repair a cranial defect within 20 days. A high concentration (100 mg/L) of phycocyanin may favor the recovery of bone abnormalities in 10 days, but with the extended treatment time to 20 days, a deformation of the skull occurs.

In vivo monitoring and high-resolution characterizing of the prednisolone-induced osteoporotic process on adult zebrafish by optical coherence tomography

Because of its similar genetic makeup with humans, zebrafish are an available and well-established osteoporosis model in vivo for anti-osteoporosis drug development as well as the drug safety-evaluation process. However, few optical imaging methods could effectively visualize the bone of adult zebrafish due to their limited penetration depth. In this paper, in vivo high-resolution and long-term characterization of a prednisolone-induced osteoporotic zebrafish model was achieved with spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). The capability of three-dimensional SD-OCT imaging was also demonstrated in this study. With SD-OCT images, we could non-destructively monitor the deforming process of adult zebrafish skull from several directions at any time. There is good correlation and agreement between SD-OCT and histology. Valuable phenomenon such as bone defects could be quantitatively evaluated using the SD-OCT images at different time points during a period of 21 days.

Dual-channel spectral-domain optical-coherence tomography system based on 3 × 3 fiber coupler for extended imaging range

We have demonstrated a dual-channel multiplexing spectral-domain optical-coherence tomography (SD-OCT) system based on a 3×3 fiber coupler for extended imaging range of whole human eye depth, with a single light source and spectrometer. OCT images of anterior segments of a human eye were sequentially performed and constructed to demonstrate an extended depth range as large as 15 mm in air. A good quality OCT image of the whole anterior segment of an eye was present. Furthermore, whole eye segmental imaging was performed and ocular distances were calculated to show the validation of the system for whole eye morphological measurement.

The use of SD-OCT in the differential diagnosis of dots, spots and other white retinal lesions

PURPOSE

To demonstrate the utility of a retinal imaging technique using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) for creating a B-scan layer-by-layer analysis to aid in the differential diagnosis of various retinal dots, spots, and other white lesions.

DESIGN

Review.

METHODS

A retrospective review of imaging studies performed with SD-OCT (Topcon, 3DOCT-2000, Oakland, NJ) at SUNY State College of Optometry.

RESULTS

B-scan layer-by-layer analysis and unique SD-OCT reflectivity patterns of the following retinal white lesions are reviewed in the order of their retinal layer localization: myelinated nerve fiber layer, cotton wool spot, exudates, edema residues, drusen, fundus albipunctatus, Stargardt disease, Bietti crystalline dystrophy, punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC), presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (POHS), post-photocoagulation chorioretinal scarring, and osseous choristoma.

CONCLUSION

The reviewed images demonstrate the utility of SD-OCT in the identification of the unique characteristics of the presented retinal pathologies. SD-OCT is ideal for retinal layer localization of lesions, thus enhancing the differential diagnosis of retinal dots, spots, and other white lesions. Even though true pathognomonic patterns are rare, highly suggestive findings of certain retinal abnormalities often facilitate immediate recognition and diagnosis.