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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2007
Robert W. Knighton, Miami, FL (US);
Shuliang Jiao, Miami, FL (US);
Giovanni Gregori, Coral Gables, FL (US);
Carmen A. Puliafito, Pinecrest, FL (US);
Robert W. Knighton, Miami, FL (US);
Shuliang Jiao, Miami, FL (US);
Giovanni Gregori, Coral Gables, FL (US);
Carmen A. Puliafito, Pinecrest, FL (US);
University of Miami, Miami, FL (US);
Abstract
A system, method and apparatus for anatomical mapping utilizing optical coherence tomography. In the present invention, 3-dimensional fundus intensity imagery can be acquired from a scanning of light back-reflected from an eye. The scanning can include spectral domain scanning, as an example. A fundus intensity image can be acquired in real-time. The 3-dimensional data set can be reduced to generate an anatomical mapping, such as an edema mapping and a thickness mapping. Optionally, a partial fundus intensity image can be produced from the scanning of the eye to generate an en face view of the retinal structure of the eye without first requiring a full segmentation of the 3-D data set. Advantageously, the system, method and apparatus of the present invention can provide quantitative three-dimensional information about the spatial location and extent of macular edema and other pathologies. This three-dimensional information can be used to determine the need for treatment, monitor the effectiveness of treatment and identify the return of fluid that may signal the need for re-treatment.