Diagnostic Possibilities in Ophthalmological Diseases Using Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography

Johannes Kepler University of Linz500 enrolled

Overview

In this pilot study we want to investigate morphological features acquired by the novel image modality and gain information regarding disease pathomechanism, development and future possible influence on disease management for patients affected by those diseases.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

500

Conditions

Retinal Disease Diabetic Retinopathy Macular Degeneration

Interventions

SS-OCT system Plex Elite 9000DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

We will use a commercially available SS-OCT system (Plex Elite 9000; Carl Zeiss Meditec).

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 5 YearsMax age: 110 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 5 and 110 years * Ability to follow instructions during imaging procedure * Written Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Dementia * Inability to follow instructions during imaging procedure * Patients who do not give informed consent

Locations (1)

Department for Ophthalmology and Optometry, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Strasse 69, 4040 Linz, Austria

Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Morphological changes using Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography

Morphological changes in retinal diseases provided by Swept Source Optical

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Central Contacts

Matthias Bolz, Prof. Dr.

CONTACT

+43 (0)5 7680 83 - 1050 matthias.bolz@kepleruniklinikum.at

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