Comparison of retinal thickness measurements and segmentation performance of four different spectral and time domain OCT devices in neovascular age-related macular degeneration

2009 ◽  
Vol 93 (11) ◽  
pp. 1453-1460 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Mylonas ◽  
C Ahlers ◽  
P Malamos ◽  
I Golbaz ◽  
G Deak ◽  
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Author(s):  
Kai Xiong Cheong ◽  
Alvin Wei Jun Teo ◽  
Chui Ming Gemmy Cheung ◽  
Issac Horng Khit Too ◽  
Usha Chakravarthy ◽  
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2021 ◽  
pp. 112067212110378
Author(s):  
Francesco Ciucci ◽  
Giuseppina Ioele ◽  
Antonio Bardocci ◽  
Giorgio Lofoco ◽  
Barbara Antonelli ◽  
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Purpose: This is a retrospective, single-center, non randomized interventional real life study, investigating the correlation between variability of central retinal thickness (CRT) and functional outcomes during 2 years of anti-VEGF therapy in patients treated for neovascular age related macular degeneration (nAMD). Background: CRT fluctuations can depend on various factors such as the correct timing of injections, the therapeutic algorithm, and the number of injections (NI) performed; it is important to understand if CRT fluctuations are responsible for worse visual outcomes and consequently to identify the correct ways to avoid or reduce them. Methods: Forty-one patients were treated for nAMD with aflibercept: 0.5 mg intravitreal aflibercept was administered every 4 weeks during the first 3 months, then bimonthly over the first year, and after the first year adopting a PRN regimen. Standard deviation of CRT (CRT/SD), BCVA, and NI were recorded. Correlation studies were performed by Pearson’s test, Ancova, and Principal Component Analysis. Results: A negative correlation was found between CRT/SD and final BCVA. In patients who lost more than 15 letters, CRT/SD mean was significantly higher in comparison with patients who lost less than 15 letters. Patients with final BCVA >65 letters showed lower CRT/SD values compared to patients with final BCVA ⩽65 letters. Multivariate analysis confirmed that in patients with higher baseline BCVA, improvement of BCVA was correlated to NI, and lower values of CRT fluctuations were observed. Conclusions: CRT fluctuations, even after an appropriate NI given per year, significantly influence BCVA; a proactive treatment algorithm appears crucial when treating patients with nAMD.


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