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Structural changes following photodynamic therapy evaluated by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

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Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non invasive and non-contact imaging modality producing cross sectional images of retinal tissues [1]. The OCT is analogous to Bmode ultrasound except that light is used rather than sound waves. This provides a higher resolution of 10–20 microns.

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    Ilse Krebs M.D., Prof. Dr. Susanne Binder (Chairman) & U. Stolba

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Krebs, I., Binder, S., Stolba, U. (2004). Structural changes following photodynamic therapy evaluated by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). In: Binder, S. (eds) The Macula. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-7985-7_27

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