Swept Source OCT - History, Evolution, and Advantages
Swept source optical coherence tomography, also known as swept source OCT or SS-OCT, is an ophthalmic imaging technology used to diagnose and cure various diseases related to the eyes. SS in SS-OCT stands for swept source- a type of laser that is used in the device. Swept source OCT was first introduced in the year 2012. However, owing to its advantages and usability over other imaging technologies such as Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) and Time Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (TD-OCT), it becomes a superior retinal and choroidal imaging technology in ophthalmology and other clinical fields in a very short span. SS-OCT offers many advantages over other imaging technologies. Its low-coherence nature and zero delays time enable it to produce high resolution, single focus, and 3D images within a very short period. Without a doubt, swept source OCT has positively impacted and exceptionally contributed to the research of the vitreous humor, also known as vit...