4.6 Article

Cataract significantly influences quantitative measurements on swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography imaging

Journal

PLOS ONE
Volume 13, Issue 10, Pages -

Publisher

PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204501

Keywords

-

Ask authors/readers for more resources

Purpose To analyze retinal blood flow before and after cataract surgery using swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA). Methods Prospective observational study. Consecutive patients were recruited and scanned using SS-OCTA before and after cataract surgery. Laser flare photometry were performed post-surgery. Perfusion and vessel density of superficial (SCP) and deep capillary plexuses (DCP) of the 3 x 3 mm images as well as foveal avascular zone (FAZ) measurements were assessed. Vessel continuity, vessel visibility and presence of artefacts were evaluated by two blinded graders using a predefined grading protocol. Results Thirteen eyes of 12 patients met the inclusion criteria. There was a significant increase of perfusion and vessel densities in both the SCP and the DCP after cataract surgery within the 3 x 3 mm images. Significantly better distinguishability of FAZ border was observed postoperatively in both SCP and DCP, however, FAZ area and perimeter measurements did not significantly change after cataract surgery. Mean number of motion artifacts in SCP and DCP numerically decreased by 37% (P = .089) and 42% (P = .080). Conclusions Lens opacities have a significant influence on retinal blood flow measurements in SS-OCTA and should be considered in quantitative vessel analysis. Inflammation may also impact the assessment of density parameters. FAZ measurements seems to be the most robust parameters in terms of media opacity.

Authors

I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.

Reviews

Primary Rating

4.6
Not enough ratings

Secondary Ratings

Novelty
-
Significance
-
Scientific rigor
-
Rate this paper

Recommended

No Data Available
No Data Available