Expand Your Knowledge on OCT Interpretation
Learn how to use the data your system delivers, build confidence in clinical decision making and ultimately advance the care you provide.
Lessons in this Course
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Unit 1 - Anatomical Concepts
Understanding anatomical concepts is critical to understanding the data generated by OCT. We recommend that you view this unit before moving on to other courses.
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Introduction to SD-OCT
Learn the basic concepts of clinical anatomy as it relates to interpretation of OCT. This is the foundation for understanding OCT reports.
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Vitreo-Retinal Interface Variations
Explore OCT characteristics of diseases affecting the vitreo-retinal interface.
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Variations of Macular Holes
Review OCT characteristics of various types of macular holes.
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Retinal Vascular Disease
Explore pathologies involving the neurosensory retina and OCT characteristics of various diseases.
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Subretinal and RPE Disease
Learn the OCT features of subretinal and RPE pathologies.
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Abnormalities of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Choroid
Study the manifestation of various irregularities occurring in the RPE and choroid.
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Congenital Retinal Variations and Dystrophies
Learn how to interpret and apply OCT in congenital conditions of the choroid.
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Optic Nerve Disease
An introduction to OCT evaluation of diseases of the optic nerve.
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Cornea and Angle
Learn how to use anterior segment OCT to assess the cornea and angle.
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Macular Telangiectasia
Study the OCT features of macular telangiectasia.
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Unit 2 - Basics of SD-OCT
Explore the range of OCT scans and reports, the clinical applications of each, and how to interpret the data provided.
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Understanding and Applying iWellness
iWellness is the entry point into the OCT evaluation. This presentation explains the critical diagnostic information that iWellness gives the clinician, even before seeing the patient
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Understanding P-Values
Probability values are a major part of all OCT reports. Learn how to interpret the p-values and how patient data relates to a normative database.
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Understanding Trend Analysis
Trend analysis is the application of statistics to three or more visits allowing the doctor to assess change over time. Learn how to use the data generated by trend analysis.
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Optic Nerve Head Assessment
Analysis of the optic nerve head provides important information for clinical decision making. Understand the components of the optic nerve head assessment report and how to use the information provided by the reports.
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Application of the Ganglion Cell Complex (GCC)
Analysis of the GCC provides important information for diagnosing and managing ocular disease.
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Application of FLV% and GLV%
FLV% and GLV% provide important predictive information that can be used in clinical decision making. Understand what these percentages mean and how to apply the data.
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Retina OCT Scans
Retinal OCT scans provide both quantitative and qualitative information on retinal structures. Learn how to apply this valuable information in the diagnosis and management of retinal disease.
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Anterior Segment OCT Scans
Anterior segment OCT scans provide both quantitative and qualitative information on the cornea, angles and ocular surface. Learn how to apply this valuable information in the diagnosis and management of anterior segment conditions.
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Unit 3 - Case Series
Put your knowledge on OCT interpretation to the test with this interactive series of clinical cases.
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Case Series - Suspicious Optic Nerves
OCT provides important information to aid in the assessment of suspicious optic nerves. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with this condition.
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Case Series - White Spots
OCT provides important information to aid in the investigation of white spots. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with this condition.
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Case Series - Macular Lesion
OCT provides important information to aid in the assessment of macular lesions. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with this condition.
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Case Series - Normal Clinical Exam with Reduced Vision
OCT adds important information to the routine clinical exam, which may help explain reduced vision in otherwise normal patients. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of these patients.
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Case Series - Reduced Vision in One Eye
OCT adds important information to the routine clinical exam, which may help explain reduced vision in one eye. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of these patients.
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Case Series - Compromised Color Vision
OCT adds important information to the routine clinical exam, which may help explain compromised color vision. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of these patients.
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Case Series - White Spots and Sudden Decrease in Vision
OCT provides important information that may help uncover the underlying anatomical alterations associated with white spots and a sudden decrease in vision. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with thi [...]
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Case Series: Doxycycline
OCT provides important information to aid in the assessment of patients with vision loss. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with this condition.
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Case Series: Central Areolar Choroidal Dystrophy
OCT provides important information to aid in the assessment of central areolar choroidal dystrophy. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with this condition.
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Case Series: Granular Dystrophy
OCT provides important information to aid in the assessment of granular dystrophy. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with this condition.
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Case Series: Optic Pit + Maculopathy + Sensory Retinal Detachment
OCT provides important information to aid in the assessment of patients with complex ocular abnormalities. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with complex conditions.
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Case Series: Toxocariasis
OCT provides important information to aid in the diagnosis of toxocariasis. This interactive presentation will guide you through a case example demonstrating the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with this condition.
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Case Series - Macular Telangiectasia
OCT and OCTA provide important information to aid in the assessment of macular telangiectasia. This presentation will discuss how to examine, diagnose and manage patients with this condition.
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Case Series - Plaquenil Screening
Patients taking Plaquenil may be at increased risk of developing retinopathy. Learn how to assess and manage these patients using OCT.
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