Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy
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.
| Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy | |
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Optomap image of a healthy adult retina | |
| Purpose | diagnostic imaging of retina(or cornea) |
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.
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