Blue light reflectance imaging in non-perfusion areas detection: insights from multimodal analysis
This study reinforces the evidence, through OCT, OCTA, and angiographic correlation, that the BLR can effectively identify areas of retinal non-perfusion in a non-invasive manner. Further research is warranted to assess the method's sensitivity, specificity, and limitations. While the interaction of blue light with the retina, leading to specular reflections and scattering, is established, this research represents a pioneering effort in suggesting which specific retinal structures may be implicated in this phenomenon. This novel insight opens avenues for deeper exploration into the underlying mechanisms and potential clinical applications of utilizing the BLR imaging technique for assessing retinal vascular abnormalities.
Authors
- Cláudio Guerra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2915-1155)
- Ricardo Luz Leitão Guerra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4597-9454)
- Gabriel Castilho Sandoval Barbosa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3169-1097)
- Luiz Roisman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1460-0010)
- Eduardo A. Novais (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6790-4627)
- Emmerson Badaró (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8813-3972)
- Luiz Filipe Adami Lucatto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8188-2727)
Institutions
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Retina and Vitreous
- Published
- 2024-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40942-024-00602-z
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.55