Intersex differences in posterior eye chamber by spectral optical coherent tomography

Abstract

Optical coherent tomography (OCT) is a modern, non-invasive interferometric imaging technique. In our research, it was used to scan retina in young, healthy group of students in order to investigate the intersex differences in the structures of retina layers and its elements. 24 healthy eyes with normal vision were examined using SOCT Copernicus HR device. SOCT scans were conducted for a fovea of retina and in region of optic disc with the use of 3D, Asterix and Circle modes. In general, 120 measurements were performed. In obtained scans, the distance between RPE (retina pigment epithelium) and choroid was smaller in women than in men group, what seems to be the reason of a thinner retina in women. Analysis of optic disc revealed significantly higher rim area in women group than in men, but a little lower cup/disc ratio. These findings may be of a great importance in diagnosis glaucoma and other eye diseases when comparing intersex results.