Anterior Segment Imaging in Combat Ocular Trauma. (29th September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ryan, Denise S.; Sia, Rose K.; Colyer, Marcus; Stutzman, Richard D.; Wroblewski, Keith J.; Mines, Michael J.; Bower, Kraig S.
• Other Names: Shoham-Hazon Nir Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ophthalmology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-09-29
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases; Ophthalmology; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/308259
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-004X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose . To evaluate the use of ocular imaging to enhance management and diagnosis of war-related anterior segment ocular injuries. Methods . This study was a prospective observational case series from an ongoing IRB-approved combat ocular trauma tracking study. Subjects with anterior segment ocular injury were imaged, when possible, using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT), confocal microscopy (CM), and slit lamp biomicroscopy. Results . Images captured from participants with combat ocular trauma on different systems provided comprehensive and alternate views of anterior segment injury to investigators. Conclusion . In combat-related trauma of the anterior segment, adjunct image acquisition enhances slit lamp examination and enables real time In vivo observation of the cornea facilitating injury characterization, progression, and management.