THE ROLE OF OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EARLY DETECTION OF GLAUCOMA AND AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION

Authors

  • Valiyev Y. Y. Assistant of Radiology Department №1 Author
  • Akhmedova K. A. Student at Tashkent State Medical University Author
  • Oripova Sh. M. Student at Tashkent State Medical University Author
  • Izzatullayev Sh. T. Student at Tashkent State Medical University Author
  • Fakirova N. U. Student at Tashkent State Medical University Author

Keywords:

Optical coherence tomography, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell complex, macula, early diagnosis, OCT angiography.

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a modern, non-invasive diagnostic modality in ophthalmology that enables high-resolution cross-sectional imaging of ocular tissues. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of OCT in the early detection of glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), highlighting its capabilities, advantages, and clinical significance.

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2026-05-07

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Vol. 2 No. 5 (2026)

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THE ROLE OF OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EARLY DETECTION OF GLAUCOMA AND AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION. (2026). Modern American Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2(5), 12-33. https://usajournals.org/index.php/1/article/view/2257