Anterior Segment OCT for Angle Closure
Anterior Segment OCT for Angle Closure
Non-contact imaging of the drainage angle. This patient-education article is written by the glaucoma service at Suraj Eye Institute, Nagpur.
Anterior Segment OCT for Angle Closure
Light vs Dark Conditions
Pupil dilation in dark conditions (as in a darkened room or cinema) provokes angle narrowing; dynamic AS-OCT reveals physiologically narrow angles not apparent in clinic lighting.
Clinical Applications
Screening high-risk eyes (PACS), grading angle-closure severity, monitoring angle response after LPI (documenting deepening of AC and angle opening), and pre-operative assessment for CLE and phacoemulsification in PACG. Scleral spur must be identified for accurate measurements. At Suraj Eye Institute, AS-OCT is integral to our angle-closure assessment protocol.
Our glaucoma specialists utilize state-of-the-art anterior segment imaging technology to provide precise angle measurements and individualized treatment planning for angle-closure glaucoma. AS-OCT combined with gonioscopy, biometry, and clinical assessment ensures comprehensive evaluation and optimal patient outcomes.