Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography

Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (SS-OCTA) is a non-invasive medical imaging technology used to visualize micro-capillaries in the retina and choroid of the eye. SS-OCTA uses light waves to take a detailed three-dimensional picture of the blood vessels, revealing areas of blocked or narrowed vessels, as well as abnormal vessel growths, which physicians can use to diagnose and treat a range of eye diseases. SS-OCTA can also detect subtle changes in blood vessels over time, which can be used to track the progression and severity of diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. The high resolution of SS-OCTA, which is more detailed than traditional OCT scans, provides physicians with critical information concerning the health of the eye.