Simultaneous multi-offset imaging of retinal microstructures free of directionality artifacts

A new detection scheme was developed for simultaneous multi-channel imaging that provides isotropic images of retinal structures, free of directionality artifacts. The arrangement consists of light collecting fibers that act as offset apertures. This fiber bundle configuration can be used to retrofit basically any existing AO-SLO platform. The channels can be combined to reveal additional structural and functional details and this kind of retinal imaging with cellular resolution is a valuable new tool for researchers and clinicians.