Lecture: Scanning confocal ophthalmoscopy - is a revolution on the horizon?
Traditionally, diabetic retinopathy screening has been based on the use of traditional fundus photography. In recent years, new interest for a different technological approach to retinal imaging has merged: the scanning confocal ophthalmoscopy. Confocal imaging is a standard in excellent image quality. It is superior to conventional fundus photography as it blocks the back- scattered light of structures from outside of the retina focal plane and provides enhanced image quality. It preserves image quality even in the case of media opacities, including cataracts and can work without the need for dilation. This is extremely interesting in the context of retinal disease diagnosis, and above all, in terms of screening since it can save time and money, while bringing to highly reliable outcomes.
Learning outcome(s)
Practitioners will be explain the benefits and process of home monitoring of intraocular pressures (s.2)
Practitioners will recognise the clinical indications for home monitoring of intraocular pressures (s.7)
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