American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 18-31.e2 , January 2010

Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography: A Comparison of Modern High-Resolution Retinal Imaging Systems

  • Daniel F. Kiernan

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
    • ,
  • William F. Mieler

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
    • ,
  • Seenu M. Hariprasad

      Affiliations

    • Section of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquires to Seenu M. Hariprasad, Vitreoretinal Service, Section of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2114, Chicago, IL 60637

,Accepted 28 August 2009.

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PII: S0002-9394(09)00663-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.08.037

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 18-31.e2 , January 2010

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