Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy

Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy
Optomap image of a healthy adult retina
Purposediagnostic imaging of retina(or cornea)
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Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO) is a method of examination of the eye. It uses the technique of confocal laser scanning microscopy for diagnostic imaging of the retina or cornea of the human eye.

As a method used to image the retina with a high degree of spatial sensitivity, it is helpful in the diagnosis of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other retinal disorders. It has further been combined with adaptive optics technology to provide sharper images of the retina.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Roorda Lab" — (last accessed: 9 December 2006)
  2. ^ "Optos Enters Licence Agreement With University of Rochester For Using Adaptive Optics in Retinal Imaging" Published on October 25, 2006—(last accessed: 9 December 2006)
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