Vitreous Imaging

Abstract

The anatomy of the vitreous and the vitreoretinal interface is important to understand its role in various disease states. However, the transparent nature of the vitreous presents a unique challenge for characterization of its anatomy. This chapter explores the techniques utilized to image the vitreous including slit lamp biomicroscopy, optical coherence tomography (OCT), B-scan ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and in vitro techniques. An overview of these technologies with their clinical applications is highlighted.