[optimal] Re: anterior heidelberg, viewing thru hazy cornea
- From: JamesStrong <jamesdstrong@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:27:33 -0400
Denice
Now THAT sounds like an interesting Scientific Session topic... a
comparison of imaging modalities for the filtering angle blablabla.
:)
j-
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 11:23 AM, CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center <
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> Ah, the elusive “Gray zone” of the sulcus, sclera spur and beyond. UBM
> works great, to a point. AS-OCT has it’s shining moments. Gonio can make
> pretty pictures. We’re all looking for the Holy Grail- easy, high
> resolution images of the iris and beyond. Something that can slice through
> pigment, yet penetrate deep enough for the Glaucoma guys.****
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> Sometimes, it’s having the confidence to know that it’s the technology
> failing you, not your skills. Just as you get to the Angle and beyond,
> things start to fall apart. UBM or at least 20MHz US works pretty well for
> the lens, at least anteriorly, but depending on the eye, the depth of the
> AC, yadayadayada, really getting enough information deep enough into the
> anterior posterior chamber is tricky….****
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> Don’t even get me started about reproducible metrics!****
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> D.****
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> *From:* optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> *On Behalf Of *John Head
> *Sent:* Friday, July 19, 2013 7:04 AM
> *To:* optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* [optimal] anterior heidelberg, viewing thru hazy cornea****
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> We have a new anterior lens and module for the Hedelberg Spectralis at a
> second site, but not much experience using it. As a photographer familiar
> with the other Heidelberg functions, how much differnet is the anterior
> scanning methodology? trying it a couple times, it seems that fixation can
> be an issue? are there any optimal scan settings, ie ART levels, HS or HR?
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> basically I'm looking for some pointers, because an MD wishes to see the
> angle for possible peripheral anterior synchiae, or a "mass blocking"
> which may be causing a "malpositioned ACIOL in the chamber."****
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> the trouble is, I don't know enough about the machines capability,
> especially when the MD says she cannot see the angle due to a "hazy cornea."
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> any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.****
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> Thanks,****
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> John Head, CRA****
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