Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy

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Retinal image of a left eye via Optos' Optomap.
Retinal image of a left eye via Optos' Optomap.

Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy is a method of examination of the eye. It uses the technique of confocal laser scanning microscopy for diagnostic imaging of retina or cornea of the human eye.

It is helpful in the diagnosis of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other retinal disorders.

It has been combined with adaptive optics technology to provide sharper images of the retina.[1][2]

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  1. ^ "Roorda Lab" — (last accesed: 9 December 2006)
  2. ^ "Optos Enters Licence Agreement With University of Rochester For Using Adaptive Optics in Retinal Imaging" Published on October 25, 2006—(last accesed: 9 December 2006)

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