August 2016
Lecture: OCT – Anatomy of a Scan
Timothy J. Bennett, CRA, OCT-C, FOPS. Geisinger Educational Conference for Ophthalmic Technical Personnel. Good communication between imagers and ophthalmologists is helpful in obtaining the best diagnostic images. This course will provide a systematic approach to understanding what we see in retinal OCT images. Armed with this knowledge, we can adapt our scanning strategy when necessary, and communicate important or unexpected findings to the ordering physician. Discussion will include descriptive features such as contour, thickness, reflectivity, and shadowing. Identification of retinal…
Find out more »Lecture: Descriptive Interpretation of Fluorescein Angiography
Timothy J. Bennett, CRA, OCT-C, FOPS. Geisinger Educational Conference for Ophthalmic Technical Personnel. Knowledge of the normal circulation patterns of the retinal and choroidal blood vessels provides a foundation for identifying abnormalities in fluorescein angiography. This course will cover the angiographic procedure, timing/phases of circulation, and descriptive terminology in both normal and abnormal angiograms. Concepts of hyperfluorescence and hypofluorescence will be discussed. Objectives: Describe the phases of a normal angiogram. Identify abnormal patterns of fluorescence Recognize common hyperfluorescent and hypofluorescent…
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Lecture: OCT – Anatomy of a Scan
Timothy J. Bennett, CRA, OCT-C, FOPS. The 47th OPS Annual Educational Program. Good communication between imagers and ophthalmologists is helpful in obtaining the best diagnostic images. This course will provide a systematic approach to understanding what we see in retinal OCT images. Armed with this knowledge, we can adapt our scanning strategy when necessary, and communicate important or unexpected findings to the ordering physician. Discussion will include descriptive features such as contour, thickness, reflectivity, and shadowing. Identification of retinal landmarks,…
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