Optical coherence tomography—pearls for the pediatric ophthalmologist

Abstract

Purpose/RelevanceOptical Coherence Tomography (OCT) allows insights in pediatric ophthalmology. In order to interpret OCT findings, one must be familiar with its basic concepts as well as well as with findings of recent studies.Target AudiencePediatric ophthalmologists, general ophthalmologists, vision researchers.Current PracticePhysicians may be uncertain about the feasibility of the OCT in children, and - since normative data for children are not always readily available - interpretation of OCT results can be difficult.Best PracticeNormative data have been established for peripapillary nerve-fiber layer thickness, macular thickness and optic disc parameters in children. These help the physician interpret OCT results in children. New insights into many disorders, including retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric glaucoma, and optic nerve disorders, and into retinal disorders of childhood have altered our way of practicing.Expected OutcomesWhen familiar with the OCT findings in certain pediatric ophthalmic conditions, the clinician will be better able to interpret these findings in the clinical context and use the data to better care for the young patient.FormatThe first part consists of a didactic lecture, presenting the use of OCT in different aspects of pediatric ophthalmology. In the second part, cases will be presented and the value of the OCT in managing these cases will be discussed.SummaryThe capacity and limitation of the OCT in pediatric ophthalmology is discussed. By better understanding the role of the OCT in managing children with eye problems, the clinician will be able to better care for his or her patients. Purpose/RelevanceOptical Coherence Tomography (OCT) allows insights in pediatric ophthalmology. In order to interpret OCT findings, one must be familiar with its basic concepts as well as well as with findings of recent studies. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) allows insights in pediatric ophthalmology. In order to interpret OCT findings, one must be familiar with its basic concepts as well as well as with findings of recent studies. Target AudiencePediatric ophthalmologists, general ophthalmologists, vision researchers. Pediatric ophthalmologists, general ophthalmologists, vision researchers. Current PracticePhysicians may be uncertain about the feasibility of the OCT in children, and - since normative data for children are not always readily available - interpretation of OCT results can be difficult. Physicians may be uncertain about the feasibility of the OCT in children, and - since normative data for children are not always readily available - interpretation of OCT results can be difficult. Best PracticeNormative data have been established for peripapillary nerve-fiber layer thickness, macular thickness and optic disc parameters in children. These help the physician interpret OCT results in children. New insights into many disorders, including retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric glaucoma, and optic nerve disorders, and into retinal disorders of childhood have altered our way of practicing. Normative data have been established for peripapillary nerve-fiber layer thickness, macular thickness and optic disc parameters in children. These help the physician interpret OCT results in children. New insights into many disorders, including retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric glaucoma, and optic nerve disorders, and into retinal disorders of childhood have altered our way of practicing. Expected OutcomesWhen familiar with the OCT findings in certain pediatric ophthalmic conditions, the clinician will be better able to interpret these findings in the clinical context and use the data to better care for the young patient. When familiar with the OCT findings in certain pediatric ophthalmic conditions, the clinician will be better able to interpret these findings in the clinical context and use the data to better care for the young patient. FormatThe first part consists of a didactic lecture, presenting the use of OCT in different aspects of pediatric ophthalmology. In the second part, cases will be presented and the value of the OCT in managing these cases will be discussed. The first part consists of a didactic lecture, presenting the use of OCT in different aspects of pediatric ophthalmology. In the second part, cases will be presented and the value of the OCT in managing these cases will be discussed. SummaryThe capacity and limitation of the OCT in pediatric ophthalmology is discussed. By better understanding the role of the OCT in managing children with eye problems, the clinician will be able to better care for his or her patients. The capacity and limitation of the OCT in pediatric ophthalmology is discussed. By better understanding the role of the OCT in managing children with eye problems, the clinician will be able to better care for his or her patients.