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Optical coherence tomography in the emergency department setting: a case series

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: To demonstrate the utility of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in the emergency department (ED) setting. We present five patients who presented with ophthalmic complaints to the ED at an academic trauma center and whose management was immediately impacted after undergoing imaging with spectral-domain OCT. OCT is an effective imaging modality for facilitating the appropriate triage and diagnosis of patients with ophthalmic complaints in the ED. • Examining the eye is an important challenge among non-ophthalmic providers. • Ophthalmic emergencies are diagnostic challenges for emergency department providers. • Optical coherence tomography can influence care decisions in the emergency department setting.

Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2025.102480

Authors: Ryan T. Yanagihara, Kathryn J. Hunter, Jennifer T. Yu, Shu Feng

Institution: University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,590