Development of a linear optical coherence tomography low-cost system for ophthalmic applications

Niklas Bauer; Damian Mendroch; David Harings; Jan Matrisch; Uwe Oberheide; Alexander Heisterkamp

doi:10.1117/12.3016988

20 June 2024 Development of a linear optical coherence tomography low-cost system for ophthalmic applications

Niklas Bauer, Damian Mendroch, David Harings, Jan Matrisch, Uwe Oberheide, Alexander Heisterkamp

Proceedings Volume 13006, Biomedical Spectroscopy, Microscopy, and Imaging III; 130061B (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3016988
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2024, Strasbourg, France

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This publication introduces a prototype of a fiber-based linear optical coherence tomography system (LOCT) that can be used for economical retinal screening in ophthalmology. The system uses standard off-the-shelf components to reduce production costs, complexity, and adjustment efforts while providing high-quality imaging of artificial retinal structures. We present the results of A- and B-scans of technical samples and an artificial eye model that was conducted to assess the system’s performance regarding axial resolution, imaging depth, and dispersion compensation. The study’s findings suggest that LOCT is a cost-effective solution for ophthalmology and shows great potential for monitoring the progression of retina-related diseases such as glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration.

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Niklas Bauer, Damian Mendroch, David Harings, Jan Matrisch, Uwe Oberheide, and Alexander Heisterkamp "Development of a linear optical coherence tomography low-cost system for ophthalmic applications", Proc. SPIE 13006, Biomedical Spectroscopy, Microscopy, and Imaging III, 130061B (20 June 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3016988

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