研究目的
To characterize in vivo morphometry and multispectral autofluorescence of the retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell mosaic and its relationship to cone cell topography across the macula.
研究成果
The study successfully characterized the in vivo morphometry and autofluorescence of the RPE cell mosaic and its relationship to cone cell topography across the macula. The findings provide a normative dataset for future studies on RPE cell changes in aging and disease.
研究不足
The study was limited by the variability in RPE cell visibility across participants and retinal locations, particularly in the fovea and parafovea. The manual correction of segmentation errors and the inability to resolve the smallest cones at the foveal center also posed challenges.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used adaptive optics scanning light ophthalmoscopy (AOSLO) to image the RPE cell mosaic and photoreceptors in normal human eyes.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
10 normal participants (23–65 years) for SWAF imaging and 7 normal participants (22–65 years) for IRAF imaging.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
AOSLO systems for SWAF and IRAF imaging, IOLMaster or Lenstar LS 900 for axial length measurements, Heidelberg Spectralis HRA+OCT for clinical imaging.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Participants underwent pupil dilation, followed by imaging sessions where SWAF and IRAF images were collected across the macula.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Custom segmentation software and MATLAB programs were used for RPE cell and photoreceptor analysis.
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