Role of anterior segment optical coherence tomography in angle-closure disease: a review

Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2018 Mar;46(2):147-157. doi: 10.1111/ceo.13120. Epub 2017 Dec 28.

Abstract

This article aims to review the published literature pertaining to the use of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in the evaluation of angle-closure disease. Searches on the available published literature were last conducted on 15 June 2017. Rated as Level I evidence, we found that AS-OCT has shown good sensitivity and moderate diagnostic accuracy to detect narrow angles when compared with gonioscopy. AS-OCT quantitative and qualitative parameters demonstrated strong association with the presence of gonioscopically closed angles. This technology provides an objective non-contact method of assessing the angle that is well tolerated by the patient and correlates well with the information provided by gonioscopy.

Keywords: angle closure; glaucoma; narrow angle; optical coherence tomography.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Eye Segment / diagnostic imaging*
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / diagnosis*
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure / physiology
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence / methods*