Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Glaucoma: Literature Review and Case Report

Authors: Vallejo E , Gomez Goyeneche HF and Martinez LC

DOI: 10.23880/oajo-16000131

Volume 2, Issue 4

Abstract

Objective: To describe the main uses of angiography by optical coherence tomography (OCT-A) in glaucoma, its main characteristics and potential uses as a diagnostic tool described in the literature. 

Study design: Literature review 

Methods: Review of medical literature using PubMed and Scopus between 2013 and 2017. 

Conclusions: Changes at papillary, peripapillary and macular capillary levels may lead to a more accurate and even an early diagnosis of glaucoma, leading us to think about possible earlier findings in the OCT-A compared to classical changes in the visual field and optical coherence tomography (retinal nerve fiber layer). Additionally, its potential use in the detection of progression should be evaluated, allowing a better monitoring of the disease. 

Keywords: Optic Coherence Tomography Angiography; Glaucoma; Optic Neuropathy; Visual Field; Peripapillary

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