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The development of digital imaging systems for optometry has reached the point where they are an integral part of eye health assessment. In this four part series we will cover image capture and storage, digital cameras, scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). 

Before you start the third part of the course please ensure that you have either completed Part One - Image Capture and Storage and Part Two - Digital Cameras or you are familiar with the content. 

Part three focuses on SLO instruments, which you will either experience as standalone instruments or incorporated within some OCT units, and discusses various methods of image capture, both central and wide field. We also look at how the use of selected colour channels offers detail of specific clinical tissues and structures and show examples of diagnostic benefits.

 If you want to know how to achieve the best scans with OCT instruments go to Modern Imaging in Eye Care: Part Four - OCT. 

First published: March 2019
Last reviewed: December 2024

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    Clinical practice

    s.7 Conduct appropriate assessments, examinations, treatments and referrals

    • Knowledge of the nature of and advantages of imaging in optometric practice both for clinical and medico legal purposes.

    s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

    • Understand the methods of image capture, both light and ultrasound, and their uses in assessing the fundus.
    • Understand the use of scanning laser ophthalmoscopy in the assessment, monitoring and diagnosis of a range of retinal diseases.

    Leadership and accountability

    s.8 Maintain adequate patient records

    • Understand the nature of and benefits offered by digital data capture and transfer as part of a secure record keeping environment.

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      References


      Chopdar A, Aung T (2014) Multimodal Retinal Imaging. JP Medical Ltd. 

      Scheuerle AF, Schmidt E (2012) Atlas of Laser Scanning Ophthalmoscopy. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.

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        • Docet would like to thank the following for their contribution to this programme:

          • Grant Duncan, Clinical Training Manager, Haag-Streit UK
          • Chris Mody, Clinical Programme Manager, Heidelberg Engineering Ltd
          • Kirit Patel, Independent optometrist and Technology Practice of the Year winner
          • The team at Radlett Opticians & Contact Lens Centre

          • Haag-Streit UK / Optovue
          • Heidelberg Engineering Ltd
          • Optician Journal 
          • Optos plc
          • Topcon Great Britain Medical Ltd
          • Carl Zeiss Ltd


          Manufacturers and suppliers of digital eye instruments offer a variety of educational materials on their individual websites. Docet has no commercial interests in any particular instrument.

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