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1. OCT-GAN: single step shadow and noise removal from optical coherence tomography images of the human optic nerve head
  
  Explore OSA | OSA Publishing Feb 19 2021 Ophthalmology
  
  Speckle noise and retinal shadows within OCT B-scans occlude important edges, fine textures and deep tissues, preventing accurate and robust diagnosis by algorithms and clinicians. We developed a single process that successfully removed both noise and retinal shadows from unseen single-frame B-scans within 10.4ms. Mean average gradient magnitude (AGM) for the proposed algorithm was 57.2% higher than current state-of-the-art, while mean peak signal to noise ratio (PSNR), contrast to noise ratio (CNR), and structural similarity index metric (SSIM) increased by 11.1%, 154% and 187% respectively compared to single-frame B-scans. Mean intralayer contrast (ILC) improvement for the retinal ...
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  Mentions: Heidelberg Engineering Cardiff University Medical University of Vienna
2. Utilisation of poor-quality optical coherence tomography scans: adjustment algorithm from the Singapore Epidemiology of Eye Diseases (SEED) study
  
  Explore BJO Online Feb 17 2021 Ophthalmology
  
  Purpose To evaluate the effect of signal strength (SS) on optical coherence tomography (OCT) parameters, and devise an algorithm to adjust the effect, when acceptable SS cannot be obtained. Methods 5085 individuals (9582 eyes), aged ≥40 years from the Singapore Epidemiology of Eye Diseases population-based study were included. Everyone underwent a standardised ocular examination and imaging with Cirrus HD-OCT. Effect of SS was evaluated using multiple structural breaks linear mixed-effect models. Expected change for increment in SS between 4 and 10 for individual parameter was calculated. Subsequently we devised and evaluated an algorithm to adjust OCT parameters to higher SS ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute National University of Singapore The Chinese University of Hong Kong
3. Focal Structure-Function Relationships in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Using OCT and OCT-A Measurements
  
  Explore IOVS Journal Jan 4 2021 Ophthalmology
  
  Purpose: To evaluate the focal structure-function associations among visual field (VF) loss, optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) vascular measurements, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) structural measurements in glaucoma. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, subjects underwent standard automated perimetry, OCT-based nerve fiber thickness measurements, and OCT-A imaging. Mappings of focal VF test locations with OCT and OCT-A measurements were defined using anatomically adjusted nerve fiber trajectories and were studied using multivariate mixed-effects analysis. Segmented regression analysis was used to determine the presence of breakpoints in the structure-function associations. Results: The study included 119 eyes from 86 Chinese subjects with primary open-angle ...
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4. Longitudinal assessment of optic nerve head changes using optical coherence tomography in a primate microbead model of ocular hypertension
  
  Explore Nature Publishing Group Sep 10 2020 Ophthalmology
  
  In humans, the longitudinal characterisation of early optic nerve head (ONH) damage in ocular hypertension (OHT) is difficult as patients with glaucoma usually have structural ONH damage at the time of diagnosis. Previous studies assessed glaucomatous ONH cupping by measuring the anterior lamina cribrosa depth (LCD) and minimal rim width (MRW) using optical coherence tomography (OCT). In this study, we induced OHT by repeated intracameral microbead injections in 16 cynomolgus primates (10 unilateral; 6 bilateral) and assessed the structural changes of the ONH longitudinally to observe early changes. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in OHT eyes was maintained for 7 months ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute National University of Singapore Tin Aung
5. Effect of Pharmacological Pupil Dilatation on Angle Configuration in Untreated Primary Angle Closure Suspects: A Swept Source Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Study
  
  Explore LWW Online Apr 7 2020 Ophthalmology
  
  Precis: Angle closure worsens with pharmacological dilatation in about 50.0% of the subjects diagnosed as primary angle closure suspects. Purpose: To evaluate the changes in angle configuration with swept source anterior segment optical coherence tomography before and after pharmacological pupil dilatation in untreated primary angle closure suspects. Patients & Methods: 106 subjects over the age of 50 years and diagnosed as primary angle closure suspects were included in this cross-sectional cohort study.360-degree scans of the angles were captured using swept source optical coherence tomography (SS-1000, Tomey Corporation, Nagoya, Japan) before and 1 hour after pharmacological dilatation . The angle scans ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute National University of Singapore Tomey Corporation
6. Evaluation of meridional scans for angle closure assessment with anterior segment swept-source optical coherence tomography
  
  Explore BJO Online Mar 12 2020 Ophthalmology
  
  Background/aims As swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) simultaneously obtains 128 meridional scans, it is important to identify which scans are playing the main role in classifying gonioscopic angle closure to simplify the analysis. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of every meridional scan in its ability to detect gonioscopic angle closure. Methods Observational study with 2027 phakic subjects consecutively recruited from a community polyclinic. Gonioscopy and SS-OCT were performed. Gonioscopic angle closure was defined as non-visibility of the posterior trabecular meshwork in ≥180° of the angle, while SS-OCT was defined as iridotrabecular contact anterior to the scleral spur ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute Harvard University National University of Singapore
7. Towards Label-Free 3D Segmentation of Optical Coherence Tomography Images of the Optic Nerve Head Using Deep Learning
  
  Explore arxiv.org Mar 1 2020 Ophthalmology
  
  Since the introduction of optical coherence tomography (OCT), it has been possible to study the complex 3D morphological changes of the optic nerve head (ONH) tissues that occur along with the progression of glaucoma. Although several deep learning (DL) techniques have been recently proposed for the automated extraction (segmentation) and quantification of these morphological changes, the device-specific nature and the difficulty in preparing manual segmentations (training data) limit their clinical adoption. With several new manufacturers and next-generation OCT devices entering the market, the complexity in deploying DL algorithms clinically is only increasing. To address this, we propose a DLbased 3D ...
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  Mentions: Duke University Medical University of Vienna Singapore Eye Research Institute
8. Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography: Is There a Clinical Role in the Management of Primary Angle Closure Disease?
  
  Explore LWW Online Jan 1 2020 Ophthalmology
  
  Primary angle closure disease (PACD) covers a spectrum that includes primary angle closure suspect, primary angle closure, primary angle closure glaucoma, and acute primary angle closure. Accumulating evidence suggests that the pathogenesis of PACD is complex, with multiple contributory factors including variations in the anatomic or biometric characteristics of the angle segment structures. Advances in anterior segment optical coherence tomography technology have further enhanced our understanding of the risk factors and mechanisms involved in the disease process. This review discusses the potential clinical role of the anterior segment optical coherence tomography in the diagnosis, mechanistic evaluation, and as a predictor ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute National University of Singapore Tin Aung
9. Recent advances in anterior chamber angle imaging
  
  Explore Nature Publishing Group Nov 4 2019 Ophthalmology
  
  Differentiating the two main forms of primary glaucoma (open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma) depends on the correct assessment of the anterior chamber angle (ACA). This assessment will determine the management plan and prognosis for the disease. The standard method of examining the angle has been, for many years, slit-lamp gonioscopy. This method, although clinically still useful, is less robust for patient follow up and clinical research, given its low reproducibility. Several imaging technologies have been developed in recent years to improve the evaluation of the ACA and overcome the shortcomings of gonioscopy. These recent advances include three-dimensional and 360° analysis by ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute Tomey Corporation Mani Baskaran
10. A Deep Learning Approach to Denoise Optical Coherence Tomography Images of the Optic Nerve Head
  
  Explore Nature Publishing Group Oct 9 2019 Ophthalmology
  
  Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has become an established clinical routine for the in vivo imaging of the optic nerve head (ONH) tissues, that is crucial in the diagnosis and management of various ocular and neuro-ocular pathologies. However, the presence of speckle noise affects the quality of OCT images and its interpretation. Although recent frame-averaging techniques have shown to enhance OCT image quality, they require longer scanning durations, resulting in patient discomfort. Using a custom deep learning network trained with 2,328 ‘clean B-scans’ (multi-frame B-scans; signal averaged), and their corresponding ‘noisy B-scans’ (clean B-scans + Gaussian noise), we were able to ...
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  Mentions: Medical University of Vienna Singapore Eye Research Institute Nanyang Technological University
11. Understanding diagnostic disagreement in angle closure assessment between anterior segment optical coherence tomography and gonioscopy
  
  Explore BJO Online Sep 10 2019 Ophthalmology
  
  Background/aims Although being a more objective tool for assessment and follow-up of angle closure, reliability studies have reported a moderate diagnostic performance for anterior segment optical coherence tomography (OCT) technologies when comparing with gonioscopy as the reference standard. We aim to determine factors associated with diagnostic disagreement in angle closure when assessed by anterior segment swept source OCT (SS-OCT, CASIA SS-1000; Tomey, Nagoya, Japan) and gonioscopy. Methods Cross-sectional study. A total of 2027 phakic subjects aged ≥50 years, with no relevant previous ophthalmic history, were consecutively recruited from a community polyclinic in Singapore. Gonioscopy and SS-OCT (128 radial scans ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute David S. Friedman Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
12. Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Is there a Clinical Role in Management of Primary Angle Closure Disease?
  
  Explore LWW Online Sep 7 2019 Ophthalmology
  
  Primary angle-closure disease (PACD) covers a spectrum that includes primary angle-closure suspect (PACS), primary angle-closure (PAC), primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG), as well as acute primary angle closure (APAC). Accumulating evidence suggests that the pathogenesis of PACD is complex, with multiple contributory factors including variations in the anatomical or biometric characteristics of the angle segment structures. Advances in anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT) technology have further enhanced our understanding of the risk factors and mechanisms involved in the disease process. This review discusses the potential clinical role of the ASOCT in the diagnosis, mechanistic evaluation and as a predictor for ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute National University of Singapore Tin Aung
13. A Deep Learning System for Automated Angle-Closure Detection in Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Images
  
  Explore American Journal of Ophthalmology Mar 5 2019 Ophthalmology
  
  Purpose Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) provides an objective imaging modality for visually identifying anterior segment structures. An automated detection system could assist ophthalmologists in interpreting AS-OCT images for presence of angle closure. Design Development of an artificial intelligence automated detection system for the presence of angle closure. Methods A deep learning system for automated angle-closure detection in AS-OCT images was developed, and this was compared with another automated angle-closure detection system based on quantitative features. A total of 4135 Visante AS-OCT images from 2113 subjects (8270 anterior chamber angle (ACA) images with 7375 open-angle and 895 angle-closure) were ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute Mani Baskaran Tin Aung
14. Assessment of Circumferential Angle Closure with Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography: a community based study
  
  Explore American Journal of Ophthalmology Nov 28 2018 Ophthalmology
  
  Purpose To evaluate the diagnostic performance of swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT, CASIA SS-1000, Tomey Corporation, Nagoya, Japan) for angle closure detection, in comparison with gonioscopy in a community setting. Design Reliability analysis. Methods A total of 2027 phakic subjects aged ≥50 years, with no previous history of glaucoma, laser (including peripheral iridotomy), intraocular surgery or ocular trauma, were consecutively recruited from a community polyclinic in Singapore. Gonioscopy was performed by a single trained ophthalmologist. SS-OCT angle scans, which obtain radial scans for the entire circumference of the angle, were analyzed by a single examiner, masked to the subject’s ...
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  Mentions: Johns Hopkins University Singapore Eye Research Institute David S. Friedman
15. A Deep Learning Approach to Denoise Optical Coherence Tomography Images of the Optic Nerve Head
  
  Explore arxiv.org Oct 9 2018 Ophthalmology
  
  Purpose: To develop a deep learning approach to de-noise optical coherence tomography (OCT) B-scans of the optic nerve head (ONH). Methods: Volume scans consisting of 97 horizontal B-scans were acquired through the center of the ONH using a commercial OCT device (Spectralis) for both eyes of 20 subjects. For each eye, single-frame (without signal averaging), and multi-frame (75x signal averaging) volume scans were obtained. A custom deep learning network was then designed and trained with 2,328 "clean B-scans" (multi-frame B-scans), and their corresponding "noisy B-scans" (clean B-scans + gaussian noise) to de-noise the single-frame B-scans. The performance of the de-noising ...
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16. DRUNET: a dilated-residual U-Net deep learning network to segment optic nerve head tissues in optical coherence tomography images
  
  Explore OSA | OSA Publishing Jul 1 2018 Ophthalmology
  
  Given that the neural and connective tissues of the optic nerve head (ONH) exhibit complex morphological changes with the development and progression of glaucoma, their simultaneous isolation from optical coherence tomography (OCT) images may be of great interest for the clinical diagnosis and management of this pathology. A deep learning algorithm (custom U-NET) was designed and trained to segment 6 ONH tissue layers by capturing both the local (tissue texture) and contextual information (spatial arrangement of tissues). The overall Dice coefficient (mean of all tissues) was 0.91 ± 0.05 when assessed against manual segmentations performed by an expert observer ...
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  Mentions: University College London Singapore Eye Research Institute National University of Singapore
17. DRUNET: A Dilated-Residual U-Net Deep Learning Network to Digitally Stain Optic Nerve Head Tissues in Optical Coherence Tomography Images
  
  Explore arxiv.org Mar 8 2018 Ophthalmology
  
  Given that the neural and connective tissues of the optic nerve head (ONH) exhibit complex morphological changes with the development and progression of glaucoma, their simultaneous isolation from optical coherence tomography (OCT) images may be of great interest for the clinical diagnosis and management of this pathology. A deep learning algorithm was designed and trained to digitally stain (i.e. highlight) 6 ONH tissue layers by capturing both the local (tissue texture) and contextual information (spatial arrangement of tissues). The overall dice coefficient (mean of all tissues) was 0.91 ± 0.05 when assessed against manual segmentations performed by an ...
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  Mentions: University College London Singapore Eye Research Institute National University of Singapore
18. Role of anterior segment optical coherence tomography in angle closure disease: a review
  
  Explore Wiley Online Library Nov 30 2017 Ophthalmology
  
  This article aims to review the published literature pertaining to the use of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in the evaluation of angle closure disease. Searches on the available published literature were last conducted on June 15, 2017. Rated as Level I evidence, we found that AS-OCT has shown good sensitivity and moderate diagnostic accuracy to detect narrow angles when compared with gonioscopy. AS-OCT quantitative and qualitative parameters demonstrated strong association with the presence of gonioscopically closed-angles. This technology provides an objective non-contact method of assessing the angle that is well tolerated by the patient and correlates well with ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute Mani Baskaran Tin Aung
19. Plateau Iris Distribution Across Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Defined Subgroups of Subjects With Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
  
  Explore IOVS Journal Oct 8 2017 Ophthalmology
  
  Purpose : We previously identified three distinct subgroups of patients with primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) based on anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT) imaging. Group 1 was characterized by a large iris area with deepest anterior chambers, group 2 by a large lens vault (LV) and shallow anterior chamber depth (ACD), and group 3 displayed intermediate values across iris area, LV, and ACD. The purpose of the present study was to determine the distribution of plateau iris in these subgroups using ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) features. Methods : UBM images of the 210 subjects who were previously enrolled for the ASOCT subgrouping ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute National University of Singapore Tin Aung
20. Segmentation and Quantification for Angle-Closure Glaucoma Assessment in Anterior Segment OCT
  
  Explore IEEE Xplore Aug 31 2017 Ophthalmology
  
  Angle-closure glaucoma is a major cause of irreversible visual impairment and can be identified by measuring the anterior chamber angle (ACA) of the eye. The ACA can be viewed clearly through anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT), but the imaging characteristics and the shapes and locations of major ocular structures can vary significantly among different AS-OCT modalities, thus complicating image analysis. To address this problem, we propose a data-driven approach for automatic AS-OCT structure segmentation, measurement, and screening. Our technique first estimates initial markers in the eye through label transfer from a hand-labeled exemplar data set, whose images are collected ...
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  Mentions: Singapore Eye Research Institute National University of Singapore Mani Baskaran
21. A Deep Learning Approach to Digitally Stain Optical Coherence Tomography Images of the Optic Nerve Head
  
  Explore arxiv.org Aug 7 2017 Ophthalmology
  
  Purpose. To develop a deep learning approach to digitally-stain optical coherence tomography (OCT) images of the optic nerve head (ONH). Methods. A horizontal B-scan was acquired through the center of the ONH using OCT (Spectralis) for 1 eye of each of 100 subjects (40 normal & 60 glaucoma). All images were enhanced using adaptive compensation. A custom deep learning network was then designed and trained with the compensated images to digitally stain (i.e. highlight) 6 tissue layers of the ONH. The accuracy of our algorithm was assessed (against manual segmentations) using the Dice coefficient, sensitivity, and specificity. We further studied ...
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  Mentions: Heidelberg Engineering Singapore Eye Research Institute National University of Singapore
22. Feature Of The Week 05/28/2017: In Vivo 3-Dimensional Strain Mapping Confirms Large Optic Nerve Head Deformations Following Horizontal Eye Movements
  
  Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News May 28 2017 Ophthalmology
  
  Glaucoma is characterized by an irreversible damage of retinal ganglion cells within the optic nerve head (ONH) at the back of the eye. Currently we know that elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is associated with increased prevalence of glaucoma but not all glaucoma patients have an elevated IOP. The biomechanical theory of glaucoma hypothesizes that elevated (or fluctuating) IOP deforms the ONH tissues, including the lamina cribrosa (LC), and that these deformations drive retinal ganglion cell injury and death. However, IOP is not the only load that can deform the ONH. Eye movements have recently been hypothesized to be able to ...
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  Mentions: Duke University University College London National University of Singapore
23. A Digital Staining Algorithm for Optical Coherence Tomography Images of the Optic Nerve Head
  
  Explore TVST Journal Feb 7 2017 Ophthalmology
  
  Purpose : To digitally stain spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) images of the optic nerve head (ONH), and highlight either connective or neural tissues. Methods : OCT volumes of the ONH were acquired from one eye of 10 healthy subjects. We processed all volumes with adaptive compensation to remove shadows and enhance deep tissue visibility. For each ONH, we identified the four most dissimilar pixel-intensity histograms, each of which was assumed to represent a tissue group. These four histograms formed a vector basis on which we ‘projected' each OCT volume in order to generate four digitally stained volumes P1 to P4. Digital ...
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24. Investigation of the variability of anterior chamber scan protocol with Cirrus high definition optical coherence tomography
  
  Explore Wiley Online Library Jan 18 2017 Ophthalmology
  
  Importance The evaluation of anterior chamber scan (ACS) of Cirrus optical coherence tomography (OCT) for routine clinical use Background To assess the variability of anterior chamber angle (ACA) measurements using the ACS Design Cross-sectional observational study Participants Forty subjects aged 40-80 years Methods One randomly selected eye from 40 subjects was imaged with Cirrus OCT (model 5000, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Dublin, CA) by two different operators (expert vs non-expert) with a 15-minute interval for inter- and intra-observer variability of image acquisition. For image grading, the angle opening distance (AOD750) and the trabecular iris space area (TISA750) of nasal and temporal ...
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  Mentions: National Institutes of Health Singapore Eye Research Institute Carl Zeiss Meditec
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