Scanning Laser Imaging of the Retina – Basic Concepts and Clinical Applications (2011) by Thomas Theelen PDF

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We are surrounded by largely invisible electromagnetic radiation. Only a minor portion of these rays are responsible for the world as we see it – the visible light. Light plays a pivotal role in ophthalmology. Patients with ocular diseases experience reduced reception and processing of light. Ophthalmologists use light to diagnose and treat ocular disorders. Photography, literally ‘writings in light’, is a central diagnostic tool to investigate diseases of the retina. The interaction of light with the unhealthy retina yields surprisingly beautiful patterns that may be recognized as the signature of a specific disorder. However, retinal imaging is more than just photography. Light reflected by and interacting with the retina allows us to assess structural and metabolic changes. New imaging techniques are crucial for our understanding of the mechanisms of retinal disease and continue to point us to new ways to help to restore vision. This book is written by someone fascinated by light writings of the eye and the insights they provide. I am convinced that this book and its illustrations will convey this enthusiasm.

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