Researchers reported that the new technique of spectral imaging of the retina may help doctors to diagnose glaucoma (cataract on the eye) in the early stages by observing changes in the blood vessels in the eye. The researchers said Heriot Watt University, and who developed it spectral, it may help in diagnosing the disease early. The researchers presented details of the new technology to the Institute of Physics conference in Glasgow.
It is estimated that the number of visually impaired in the world will arrive in 2020 to about 200 million people, which can be avoided by 80 percent If you use new technology to detect the disease glaucoma early. and spectral imaging technique uses a standard ophthalmoscope, which have been modified so you can capture images of the retina at specific wavelengths. It shows how oxygenated the blood flowing out of the retina. The doctors said that the discovery of the early allows physicians to search for the cause of this problem. Read More »