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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Basic Retinal Anatomy
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 Anomalies Part 1
Part 1 of the vitreo-retinal surface anomalies emphasizing vitreous face separation.
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Vitreo-Retinal Interface Anomalies Part 2
Part 2 of the vitreo-retinal surface anomalies emphasizing epi-retinal membranes and macular holes.
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Mid-to-Deep Neurosensory Retinal Issues
Understand the diseases and disorders within the neurosensory retina. Emphasis is placed on venous based disorders.
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Superficial Neurosensory Retinal Issues
Discover the diseases and disorders that impact the superficial neurosensory retina. Emphasis is placed on arterial based disorders.
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Deep and Sub-Neurosensory Retinal Issues
Learn more about the diseases and disorders that have an impact on the entire retina, including disorders related to the retinal pigment epithelium.
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Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE)/Bruch's Membrane Issues - Part 1: Hereditary
Understand the hereditary diseases and disorders that impact the RPE/Bruch's membrane complex.
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Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE)/Bruch's Membrane Issues - Part 2: Acquired/Progressive
Learn more about the acquired and progressive disorders that impact the RPE/Bruch's membrane complex.
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The Choroidal Complex
Discover the diseases and disorders that originate in and have an impact on the choroidal complex.
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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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Acquiring the Best Quality Anterior Segment Scans
Anterior segment angle scans provide important information to aid in the diagnosis of ocular disease. Discover how to get the best and most usable anterior segment measuring scan.
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Application of Anterior Segment OCT
Anterior segment OCT provides valuable information on the cornea and the angles. Understand the depth and breadth of what can be accomplished with this technology.
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Retinal B-Scans
The retinal B-scan is the "go-to" OCT scan. Learn how interpret B-scans and use the information to aid in disease diagnosis and patient management.
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Retinal Map Scans
The retinal map scan provides both quantitative and qualitative information on retinal thickness. Learn how to apply this valuable information in the diagnosis and management of retinal disease.
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3D Retina and En Face
3D retinal acquisition and en face evaluation provide a unique view of the retina. Learn more about this technology and how to apply it to routine clinical care.
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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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Unit 4 - Basics of OCTA
Learn more about how to interpret OCT Angiography scans.
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Introduction to OCTA
Learn the basic principles of OCTA and how OCTA imaging compares to structural OCT and fluorescein angiography.
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Terminology of OCTA
Understand the terms commonly used in OCTA interpretation.
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Segmentation and Reports
Learn how the AngioVue segmentation boundaries correlate to anatomical landmarks. Review the information provided by the AngioVue reports and how the reports are used in routine clinical practice.
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Integrating OCTA in Everyday Practice
Study OCT, FA and OCTA characteristics of common retinal pathologies.
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Interpretation of OCTA in Neovascular AMD
Learn a step-by-step approach to interpreting OCTA in choroidal neovascularization. Understand how to correlate OCTA with structural OCT, recognize artifact and adjust segmentation boundaries to visualize abnormal vasculature in retinal disease.
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AngioVue in Primary Eye Care
OCTA is a powerful tool in the primary eye care practice, providing new information on retinal vascular disease and choroidal neovascularization in AMD. This module offers a practical approach to interpreting OCTA of pathologies commonly seen in the primary eye care practice and reinforces these con [...]
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Interpretation of OCTA in Diabetic Retinopathy
Learn a step-by-step approach to interpreting OCTA in diabetic retinopathy. Understand how to correlate OCTA with structural OCT and fluorescein angiography.
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