Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides tissue morphology imagery at much higher resolution than other imaging modalities such as MRI or ultrasound, and the machines are comparatively cheaper. It is an easy technique to perform is non-ionizing, and therefore safe. These benefits are driving a rapid transformation of OCT, from its principal application as a research tool, into an extension of the ""neurological examination"" in routine office practice. Originally used in assessing the severity of tissue damage and prognosis of multiple sclerosis and various neuro-ophthalmic conditions, OCT is increasingly used in other neurological disorders such as Parkinson""s disease, ALS, and Alzheimer""s disease.

This book is the first comprehensive review of the use of OCT in neurological diseases. The coverage includes a description of the technique and its utilization in a variety of neurologic conditions. Essential reading for neurologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, and neuroradiologists wanting an introductory account of the clinical applications of OCT.

- The first comprehensive review of the clinical use of OCT in a wide range of neurological diseases
- Practical, reflecting the rapid move of OCT into routine office practice
- Extensively illustrated in color, with sample case-histories and the expertise of leading physicians

CONTENTS:
1. Introduction to optical coherence tomography in neurological diseases
2. Basic principles of optical coherence tomography
3. Anatomy of the anterior visual pathway
4. Optical coherence tomography in acute optic neuritis
5. Optical coherence tomography and visual outcomes in acute optic neuritis
6. Optical coherence tomography and low contrast acuity
7. Optical coherence tomography and electrophysiology of the visual pathway
8. Optical coherence tomography and electrophysiology of the optic nerve head
9. Meta-analysis of optical coherence tomography in multiple sclerosis
10. Optical coherence tomography and brain MRI in multiple sclerosis
11. Optical coherence tomography in neurodegenerative diseases
12. Optical coherence tomography pathologies to know about in clinical practice
13. Optical coherence tomography and retinal segmentation in neurological diseases
14. Optical coherence tomography and retinal pathology in neurologic diseases
15. Retinal inflammation in MS revealed by optical coherence tomography and ophthalmoscopy
16. Optical coherence tomography and optic nerve MRI in demyelinating diseases
17. Optical coherence tomography in neurologic clinical trials
18. Optical coherence tomography in multi-center setting: quality control issues
19. Future technological advances in optical coherence tomography
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