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C Glittenberg

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PubMed2006

Using 3D computer simulations to enhance ophthalmic training.

PURPOSE: To develop more effective methods of demonstrating and teaching complex topics in ophthalmology with the use of computer aided three-dimensional (3D) animation and interactive multimedia technologies. METHODS: We created 3D animations and interactive computer programmes demonstrating the neuroophthalmological nature of the oculomotor system, including the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the extra-ocular eye muscles and the oculomotor cranial nerves, as well as pupillary symptoms of neurological diseases. At the University of Vienna we compared their teaching effectiveness to conventional teaching methods in a comparative study involving 100 medical students, a multiple choice exam and a survey. RESULTS: The comparative study showed that our students achieved significantly better test results (80%) than the control group (63%) (diff. = 17 +/- 5%, p = 0.004). The survey showed a positive reaction to the software and a strong preference to have more subjects and techniques demonstrated in this fashion. CONCLUSION: Three-dimensional computer animation technology can significantly increase the quality and efficiency of the education and demonstration of complex topics in ophthalmology.

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PubMed2005

Optical coherence tomography guided retreatment of photodynamic therapy.

AIM: To evaluate the results of a retreatment modality of photodynamic therapy (PDT) based on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and fluorescein angiography (FA). To quantify the effect of PDT with the help of measurement of the retinal thickness. METHODS: Eyes with predominantly classic subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) due to age related macular degeneration were included. PDT was performed every three months, when needed. OCT, FA, and measures of distance acuity were performed at baseline, after 6 weeks, 3 months, and from then on every 3 months. A control group of a consecutive series of eyes that had been retreated based only on FA results was installed. RESULTS: Forty eyes of 38 patients were included. The average age was 73 years. The maximum retinal thickness decreased from 404 mum at baseline to 281.6 mum at month 12. Furthermore there was a significant decrease of retinal thickness in both subgroups. The number of retreatments was reduced, when activity was diagnosed using OCT and FA. (2.4 v 4.0). The distance acuity correlated significantly with the maximum retinal thickness (p=0.0042). CONCLUSION: Information about the activity of a neovascular lesion can be obtained with the help of OCT. The retreatment modalities can be optimised by using OCT and FA and the number of retreatments can be reduced.

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