Application and Development of OCT Imaging in the Analysis of the Lacrimal System and Ocular Surface Epithelia

Dear Colleagues,

Over the past 20 years, OCT imaging has shown its great potential in improving our knowledge on many aspects of ocular physiology and pathophysiology. The ocular surface and tear film can also be analyzed, directly or indirectly, through this precious diagnostic tool. 

In general, the results of a treatment strongly depend on the ability to diagnose and characterize a disease. Likewise, a number of ocular surface diseases require a continuous improvement in the context of their definition, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis (particularly, the early detection) and therapy. Currently, there are no universally agreed clinical recommendations on the management of many ocular surface diseases (e.g., dry eye syndrome).

This Special Issue seeks to outline studies targeting the development and application of OCT imaging in diagnosing and interpreting data related to the lacrimal system (e.g., tear film, epithelia, meibomian glands, lacrimal glands, lacrimal dots).

Dr. Pietro Napoli
Guest Editor

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