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01-12-2019 | Diabetic Retinopathy | Review

Choroidal binarization analysis: clinical application

Authors: Sara Crisostomo, Joana Cardigos, Diogo Hipólito Fernandes, Maria Elisa Luís, Ricardo Figueiredo, Nuno Moura-Coelho, João Paulo Cunha, Luís Abegão Pinto, Joana Ferreira

Published in: International Ophthalmology | Issue 12/2019

Abstract

Introduction

Image processing of optical coherence tomography scans through binarization techniques represent a non-invasive way to separately asses and measure choroidal components, in vivo. In this review, we systematically search the scientific literature regarding binarization studies published so far.

Methods

A systematic research was conducted at PubMed database, including English literature articles for all of the following terms in various combinations: binarization, choroid/al, enhanced depth spectral domain/swept source optic coherence tomography, and latest publications up to November 2018 were reviewed.

Results

Thirty-seven articles were included and analyzed regarding studied disease, binarization method, studied variables, and outcomes. Most of the studies have focused on the more common retinal pathologies, such as age-related macular degeneration, central serous chorioretinopathy and diabetic retinopathy but binarization techniques have also been applied to the study of choroidal characteristics in ocular inflammatory diseases, corneal dystrophies and in postsurgical follow-up. Advantages and disadvantages of binarization techniques are also discussed.

Conclusion

Binarization of choroidal images seems to represent a promising approach to study choroid subcomponents in an increasingly detailed manner.

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Title: Choroidal binarization analysis: clinical application
Authors: Sara Crisostomo
Joana Cardigos
Diogo Hipólito Fernandes
Maria Elisa Luís
Ricardo Figueiredo
Nuno Moura-Coelho
João Paulo Cunha
Luís Abegão Pinto
Joana Ferreira
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Keywords: Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Published in: International Ophthalmology / Issue 12/2019
Print ISSN: 0165-5701
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2630
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-019-01122-8

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Choroidal binarization analysis: clinical application

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