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Moghimi S1 ; Safizadeh M2 ; Do J1
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  1. 1. Hamilton Glaucoma Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego, CA, United States
  2. 2. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Diagnostics in Ocular Imaging: Cornea# Retina# Glaucoma and Orbit Published:2020


Abstract

Correct assessment of anterior chamber angle is important as it will determine the management plan and prognosis for the angle closure glaucoma. The advent of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT) considerably improved the visualization of angle structures and facilitated more detailed assessments of the angle. The anterior segment images obtained using ASOCT can help in diagnosis, screening, and making decisions regarding performing laser treatments, choosing the appropriate surgical approach, and predicting success after procedures. In this chapter we discuss the information provided by the ASOCT, and various applications of ASOCT for glaucoma disease, such as angle assessment, pathophysiology of angle closure, or evaluation of the filtering bleb and tube. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021. All rights reserved.