ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is one of the diseases that have derived the greatest benefi t from progress in optical coherence tomo graphy (OCT) imaging (1). Analysis of OCT scans by visualization and quantifi cation of microstructural alterations in the specifi c anatomical compartments of the retina and surrounding tissues enables clinicians managing nAMD to assess its clinical features, trace its natural history, and document treatment response. An essential advantage of OCT as an imaging modality is the non-invasive and quick nature of the investigation which makes it appealing for both patients and physicians. Frequent follow-up examinations, which are necessary and valuable in a chronic progressive disease such as nAMD, are feasible with OCT by contrast to traditional fl uorescein angiography (FA). In clinical practice today, OCT is used as the benchmark investigation for both primary diagnosis and follow-up of nAMD.
