How OCT angiography will change our daily practice

Fundus imaging technologies have been developing rapidly in recent years. Among these technologies, the Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) is particularly noteworthy. Unlike traditional angiography, OCTA features non-dye-injection and non-invasivion, and is capable of providing high-resolution 3D images of vascular flow in the retina and choroid in a matter of seconds. Its clinical value is being more and more recognized by retinal specialists. In this article, we will illustrate how OCTA will change our daily practice in four aspects, namely: (1) changing our understanding of the diseases, (2) helping us with differential diagnosis, (3) optimizing clinical service process, (4) redesigning treatment & follow-up process. (Chin J Ophthalmol, 2018, 54: 241-243) Key words: Optical Coherence Tomography; Angiography; Retinal Disease