iStent insertion orientation and impact on trabecular meshwork motion resolved by optical coherence tomography imaging.
J Biomed Opt
; 29(7): 076008, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Significance:
The iStent is a popular device designed for glaucoma treatment, functioning by creating an artificial fluid pathway in the trabecular meshwork (TM) to drain aqueous humor. The assessment of iStent implantation surgery is clinically important. However, current tools offer limited information.Aim:
We aim to develop innovative assessment strategies for iStent implantation using optical coherence tomography (OCT) to evaluate the position and orientation of the iStent and its biomechanical impact on outflow system dynamics.Approach:
We examined four iStents in the two eyes of a glaucoma patient. Three-dimensional (3D) OCT structural imaging was conducted for each iStent, and a semi-automated algorithm was developed for iStent segmentation and visualization, allowing precise measurement of position and orientation. In addition, phase-sensitive OCT (PhS-OCT) imaging was introduced to measure the biomechanical impact of the iStent on the outflow system quantified by cumulative displacement (CDisp) of pulse-dependent trabecular TM motion.Results:
The 3D structural image processed by our algorithm definitively resolved the position and orientation of the iStent in the anterior segment, revealing substantial variations in relevant parameters. PhS-OCT imaging demonstrated significantly higher CDisp in the regions between two iStents compared to locations distant from the iStents in both OD ( p = 0.0075 ) and OS ( p = 0.0437 ).Conclusions:
Our proposed structural imaging technique improved the characterization of the iStent's placement. The imaging results revealed inherent challenges in achieving precise control of iStent insertion. Furthermore, PhS-OCT imaging unveiled potential biomechanical alterations induced by the iStent. This unique methodology shows potential as a valuable clinical tool for evaluating iStent implantation.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Malla Trabecular
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Algoritmos
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Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Biomed Opt
Asunto de la revista:
ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
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OFTALMOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos