Dr.JAYA VOHRA, J20100
AIM: We evaluate role of OCT angiography (OCT-A) in patients with uveitis and CNVM.
METHODS: OCT-A images (AngioVue, Optovue) were acquired within 3x3mm area over CNVM in patients with uveitis and CNVM. Vasculature in distinct layers of retina namely superficial retinal vascular plexus (SRVP), deep retinal vascular plexus (DRP), outer retina (OR) and choriocapillaries (CC was assessed).
RESULTS:8 eyes of 7 patients analysed were diagnosed as idiopathic panuveitis (3), posterior uveitis secondary to TB (2), multifocal choroiditis (2) and intermediate uveitis (1). CNVM was present in 2 layers (OR, CC) in 5 eyes, 3 layers (DRP, OR, CC) in 1 eye and all 4 layers in 2 eyes. Angioarchitectural changes were seen in DRP in 4 eyes, and SRVP and DRP in 1 eye.
CONCLUSION: Our study demonstrates ability of OCT-A to diagnose CNV in uveitic patients.OCT-A offers non-invasive monitoring of retinal and choroidal microvasculature, aiding in diagnosis and treatment during follow-up
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