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.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | International Ophthalmology |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
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Keywords
- Binarization
- Choroid
- Choroidal imaging
- Optic coherence tomography
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Choroidal binarization analysis : clinical application. / Crisostomo, Sara; Cardigos, Joana; Fernandes, Diogo Hipólito; Luís, Maria Elisa; Figueiredo, Ricardo; Moura-Coelho, Nuno; Cunha, João Paulo; Pinto, Luís Abegão; Ferreira, Joana.
In: International Ophthalmology, 01.01.2019.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Choroidal binarization analysis
T2 - clinical application
AU - Crisostomo, Sara
AU - Cardigos, Joana
AU - Fernandes, Diogo Hipólito
AU - Luís, Maria Elisa
AU - Figueiredo, Ricardo
AU - Moura-Coelho, Nuno
AU - Cunha, João Paulo
AU - Pinto, Luís Abegão
AU - Ferreira, Joana
PY - 2019/1/1
Y1 - 2019/1/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Binarization
KW - Choroid
KW - Choroidal imaging
KW - Optic coherence tomography
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U2 - 10.1007/s10792-019-01122-8
DO - 10.1007/s10792-019-01122-8
M3 - Review article
JO - Documenta ophthalmologica. Advances in ophthalmology
JF - Documenta ophthalmologica. Advances in ophthalmology
SN - 0012-4486
ER -