Retinal Imaging: Current State of the Art in Clinical Application and Basic Research
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 4
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "Retinal Imaging: Current State of the Art in Clinical Application and Basic Research", aims to highlight the latest advancements and applications of retinal imaging in both clinical practice and basic research. Retinal imaging technologies, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, and OCT angiography (OCTA), have revolutionized the diagnosis, management, and understanding of retinal and systemic diseases. This issue will cover innovations in imaging modalities, novel biomarkers, and artificial intelligence-driven analysis tools that enhance precision and predictive capabilities. Contributions will also explore the integration of imaging in translational research, bridging the gap between laboratory findings and clinical outcomes. This collection invites original research, reviews, and case reports that focus on new imaging techniques, their clinical utility, and their role in unraveling the pathophysiology of retinal disorders.
We are pleased to invite contributions to this Special Issue, titled "Retinal Imaging: Current State of the Art in Clinical Application and Basic Research". Retinal imaging has significantly advanced, becoming an indispensable tool for diagnosing, monitoring, and understanding retinal and systemic diseases. Technologies such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT angiography (OCTA), adaptive optics imaging, and artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithms have enhanced our ability to detect subtle retinal changes with high precision. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers and clinicians to share cutting-edge developments in and applications of retinal imaging. Submissions are encouraged that focus on innovations in imaging modalities, novel biomarkers for disease progression, and AI-driven analysis tools that support clinical decision making and translational research. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Advances in OCT and OCTA technology for retinal disease diagnosis;
- Role of retinal biomarkers in systemic and neurological diseases;
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in retinal image analysis;
- Translational research bridging retinal imaging and clinical practice;
- Innovations in imaging modalities (e.g., adaptive optics, widefield imaging);
- Retinal imaging in rare or under-researched ocular conditions.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Stefano Nobile
Guest Editor
Mariachiara Di Pippo
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- OCT angiography (OCTA)
- retinal biomarkers
- artificial intelligence
- translational research
- adaptive optics
- widefield imaging
- clinical retinal applications
- machine learning
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