Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution imaging modality (depth resolution 2- 10 μm) providing cross-sectional images of tissue, in which the contrast is based on differences in light back-scattering. Today, OCT is used as a standard tool in the ophthalmologic clinic, for; the detection of retinal malformations and the monitoring of its treatment and/or progress based on morphological imaging. OCT is also used for imaging of (coronary) arteries and veins to detect e.g. plaque, and as a tool for optical biopsy. It even has found its way outside biomedical applications, for example in non-destructive testing of materials. | http://www.rvo.nl/sites/default/files/2012%20uitgave%20%27Focus%20of%20F...
