Distinction of Cone Outer Segment Tips by Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in Normal Eyes

July 31, 2012 updated by: Makoto Inoue, Kyorin University
The aim of this study is to investigate the incidence and possible causes of obscured or disrupted cone outer segment tips line at fovea in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography images of normal eyes.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Thirty-seven eyes of 37 individuals without eye diseases were included in this study. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) images were taken using Cirrus HD-OCT (Carl Zeiss Meditec) with 5 line raster and high-definition 5 line raster modes. Images with signal strength weaker than 5/10 were excluded. Distinction of COST line and the integrity of COST line, external limiting membrane, and the photoreceptor inner segment and outer segment junction at the fovea were recorded. Demographic data, refractive error of the eyes, signal strengths of the OCT images were acquired for analysis.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

37

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Japan
    • Tokyo
      • Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, 181-8611
        • Kyorin Eye Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Thirty-seven eyes of 37 individuals without eye diseases

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • individuals without eye diseases

Exclusion Criteria:

  • individuals with eye diseases

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Normal subjects
Thirty-seven eyes of 37 individuals without eye diseases
Other: Optical coherence tomography
Optical coherence tomography
Other Names:
  • Cirrus HD-OCT (Carl Zeiss Meditec)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Microstructural analysis by Spectral domain optical coherence tomography
Time Frame: one year
SD-OCT images of 6 mm scans were taken using Cirrus HD-OCT (OCT 4000, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Dublin, CA) with 5 line raster (5LR) and high-definition 5 line raster (HD5LR) modes.
one year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Visual acuity
Time Frame: one year
Each subject had a routine eye examination including measuring best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and intraocular pressure.
one year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Kyorin University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 15, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 15, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

March 16, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 2, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 31, 2012

Last Verified

July 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KyorinEye004

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