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Optical Coherence Tomography & Advanced Fundus Imaging Gillian J McLellan BVMS PhD DECVO DACVO DVOphthal MRCVS 1 May 2016

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Optical Coherence Tomography & Advanced Fundus Imaging

Gillian J McLellanBVMS PhD DECVO DACVO DVOphthal

MRCVS

1May 2016

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Objectives• Overview of :

Confocal laser scanning ophthalmoscopy (cLSO)Optical coherence tomography (OCT)

• Theoretical Basis

• Practical ConsiderationsClinical applications(Research applications)

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OverviewAdvanced Fundus Imaging Techniques

• Non‐invasivePotential for longitudinal evaluation 

• Non‐contactDon’t distort tissues

• OpticalSafe (ish)

• High resolution“In vivo histology”

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Important things to know:

• Value of multi‐modal imaging approach (complementary information)

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Limitations• Not every structure is clear• Optical clarity can be compromised by disease 

– Understand limitations of optical technologies– still a place for other e.g. ultrasound technologies

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From: Smith & ChauhanProg Ret Eye Res 2015Volume 44, 1–14

Relationship between spatial resolution and penetration depth when comparing imaging techniques

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• Most commercial systems enable acquisition of en‐face color or monochromatic fundus images

• Value of multi‐modal imaging approach– one size does NOT fit all

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Reproduced from Handbook of biomedical optics, Tuchin 2003.

Tissue‐Light Interaction

Biomedical Optics• Effect of photons on tissue• Effect of tissue on photons

• Absorption• Reflection• Scattering

• Fluorescence

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cLSO ‐ Theory• Laser projected, and light detected, as narrow beam ( pinholes)

From : Girkin C

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Advantages of confocal

• Allows imaging at low light intensities• Greatly enhances contrast• Can position illumination beam to minimize effect of opacities in ocular media

• Can be used in animals with small pupils / small eyes 

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cLSO use:  multi‐modal imaging• Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph (HRT)

– Used to study ONH topography in humans

• Retinal Nerve Fiber Analyzer – GDx / 

Scanning Laser Polarimeter

http://www.heidelbergengineering.com/products/hrt‐glaucoma‐module/

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cLSO wavelength• Light used is monochromatic

“pseudo‐color mapping” by instrument software

• Vary wavelength to :– Alter depth of imaging– Excite fluorescence (intrinsic  fluorescence or dyes)

(vary barrier filters)

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Fundus Autofluorescence• Blue laser optimally excites lipofuscinautofluorescence

• Barrier filter short wavelength cutoff at 520nm

• Intrinsic fluorescence and increased back scatter from tapetum– Reduces image quality– BUT still of value in tapetal species

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Auto‐fluorescence• RPE Lipofuscin

Vitamin E Deficient Cocker Spaniel

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INTRODUCTION ‐OCT

• Optical coherence tomography  widely used in clinical ophthalmology in humans. 

• OCT data recognized as an end‐point in major clinical trials in macular diseases

• Value in glaucoma diagnosis/ monitoring of disease progression not yet established– ONH cupping / Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness

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OCT ‐ Theory • “Low coherence interferometry”?!• Evaluates the interference pattern of back‐scattered light from tissues.

• Generates multiple single‐line “A‐scans”• Together these A‐scans provide a cross‐sectional image  • Either 

– Evaluates “time of flight” relative to a reference arm traversing known distances (time domain)

OR– Collects all light wavelengths simultaneously – each wavelength represents a different tissue depth (spectral domain) 

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OCT ‐ Theory

From: Kim KH, Puoris'haag M, Maguluri GN, Umino Y, Cusato K, Barlow RB, de Boer JF. Monitoring mouse retinal degeneration with high‐resolution spectral‐domain optical coherence tomography. J Vis. 2008 Jan 24;8(1):17.1‐11.

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Time Domain vs Spectral DomainTime Domain OCT

• “Stratus”• Slow acquisition (400/sec)• Lower axial resolution

– 10‐15 microns• Greater movement artifact• Inaccuracies may relate to 

improper scan placement• First generation OCT has 

been reported in dogs and cats

Spectral Domain OCT• “Cirrus”, Spectralis, Optovue….• Fast acquisition (24K‐

>70K/sec)• Higher axial resolution 

– 3‐6 microns• Less movement artifact• Easier to determine precise 

location of scan• Produces 3D data sets• Also known as Fourier domain 

OCT

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SD‐OCT ‐ 3D data sets

Images acquired with Cirrus OCT (Carl Zeiss)

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OCT SIGNAL FROM TISSUE LAYERSCombination of:Its reflectivity  AND the absorption & scattering properties of the overlying layers

STRONG REFLECTIONS:Boundaries between materials of different Refractive Index“Horizontal” alignment – e.g. corneal collagen lamellae, ILM, RNFL, RPE/Choroid, plexiform layers

ATTENUATION:  Blood, pigment

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“in vivo histology”

ELM

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Anatomic correlates??

Spaide, RF & Curcio, CA.  RETINA 31:1609–1619, 2011

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Outer retina lines –human macula

• External limiting membrane• IS/OS junction• COST line (cone outer segment tips)• RPE

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From: Optical Coherence Tomography as a Diagnostic Tool for Retinal Pathologies in Avian OphthalmologyInvest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.. 2013;54(13):8259‐8269. doi:10.1167/iovs.13‐11922

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Copyright © 2016. All rights reserved.

AVIAN  RETINA

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OCT ‐ Reproducibility

• Central to use of OCT in longitudinal studies• Understand nature of artifacts that affect both qualitative and quantitative data

• Impact of age & disease processes• Scan location• Impact of software algorithms on data derived

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Disease progression or resolutionAre you looking at the same place?

Sept 8 Sept 16

Sept 23 Jan  826

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PCG cat, Siamese, 4.2 yrs, IOP=18 mmHg

Normal cat, Siamese, 3.7 yrs, IOP=16mmHg

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Success in OCT & cLSO depends on:• Globe Immobilization, alignment, dilation• Clear Ocular Media• Corneal Hydration vs ocular surface desiccation

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OCT ‐ Practicalities

• Combining with other procedures?• May affect ERG (Laser!)• How will other procedures affect corneal integrity?

• Ensure IOP controlled if possible

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Species‐specific considerations

• Each species presents its own challenges!

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“a hand‐held scanner – a clear benefit for surgeons working with a supine six‐ton elephant.”(E. Buckland, Bioptigen) 

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ILM to RPE

ILM

RPE

DogsOptic nerve color coded thickness maps

Dog

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RNFL Circular Tomogram

Extracted Horizontal Tomogram

Extracted Vertical Tomogram

RNFL Thickness Map

RNFL Deviation Map

Disc Center (0.04,0.27) mm

• Positioning • Unique ONH anatomy• Lack of vascular landmarks for longitudinal studies• Defies most automated segmentation algorithms

Rabbits

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From Gabriele ML, Ishikawa H, Schuman JS, Bilonick RA, Kim J, Kagemann L, Wollstein G. Reproducibility of spectral‐domain optical coherence tomography total retinal thickness measurements in mice. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Dec;51(12):6519‐23.

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Rodents

• Small size!• Very short focal length – Corrective lens – Rodent‐specific attachment

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Pigs•ONH shape (poor circle fit)•Prominent retinal blood vessels

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Review of OCT limitations –scan quality

• EVALUATE DURING SCAN SESSION• Signal strength correlates with thickness parameters  (humans, cats, NHPs)

• Quality “measures” vary between instruments– Intensity level of signal / uniformity– Assess quality of signal / image “while you scan”!

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Impact of Ocular disease• Generally negative impact on scan quality:

– Myopia, globe enlargement, axial length, high IOP• Shown to increase artifacts, reduce RNFL thickness and alter sectoral distribution of thickness values

– Opacities in ocular media (corneal disease, cataract, uveitis, glaucoma related…)

– Corneal drying• (KCS, exposure during scan)

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Limitations of segmentation algorithms

• Proprietary software constantly changing• Research specific algorithms 

computer assisted gradingretinal layer boundary detection

• Labor intensive / costly to develop own methods

• Not consistent between instruments

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OCT:  SEGMENTATION ERRORS• Segmentation

– What layers are recognized and delineated?

– Varies between manufacturers / instruments

• Segmentation Errors– Misidentification of outer retinal layers common

– Inner retinal misidentification less common

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Segmentation Errors – sources?• Increase with decreasing scan quality• Proprietary software designed for human eyes• Increase in subalbinotic or albinotic animals?• Off center scan angle

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Scan quality

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Scan Angle

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Limitations of Manual Measurements

• Subjective• Labor intensive• Inter‐observer variability• (single consistent observer?)• Methods require validation

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Multimodal Imaging benefits

46Gonzalez‐Alonso Alegre, EM et al (Vet Ophthalmol epub 2015)

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Adaptive Optics (…it’s complicated)Adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopyRoorda, A et al, 2002 / Vol. 10, No. 9 / OPTICS EXPRESS

Carroll Lab, Medical College of Wisconsin

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AO in the veterinary literature

Rosolen SG et al. 2010. Cellular‐resolution in vivo imaging of the feline retina using adaptive optics: preliminary results.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 13 (6);369‐376.

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Summary

• Recent advances in ocular imaging will:

Enhance understanding of pathogenesisEnhance our ability to make accurate diagnosesEnhance our ability to monitor progression

….mean that we can throw away our ophthalmoscopes?

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Important things to appreciate:

• Value of multi‐modal imaging approach• Limitations of technology• Image quality is paramount• Your own limitations!

– Technical expertise– Time– Computational ability– Budget!!

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