Media Release
Udupi, Aug 23: Optical Coherence Tomography Angioplex was inaugurated at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal on Thursday August 22.
OCT Angioplex with unique capabilities of high speed scanning, specialized protocols and high definition optical sections, brings with it not only accurate results on patient follow up, but also great new opportunities in the field of research. Exciting new imaging technology that allows for non-invasive non-dye-based visualization of blood vessels of the retina and choroid.
A three-dimensional image is obtained depicting erythrocyte flow as well as microvasculature of the superficial, deep and avascular layers of the retina. Aids in early diagnosis of prevalent disorders like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Blood Vessel Occlusions and several more.
Optical Coherence Tomography Angioplex was inaugurated by Dr Vinod Bhat, vice chancellor, MAHE Manipal. Dr Poornima Baliga B pro vice chancellor MAHE, Manipal, Dr Aashish Kumar Bansal, medical director, Center for Sight, Hyderabad were the guests of honour at the programme. C G Muthana, chief operating officer, Dr Avinash Shetty, medical superintendent, Kasturba Hospital Manipal and Dr Sulatha V Bhandary, professor and head, department of Ophthalmology, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal were present.
Dr H Vinod Bhat appreciated the Eye Department and Hospital and said, “The steps taken by the department toward advanced technology is commendable. Definitely it will be very useful to the patients. I wish the use of this new technology will take the hospital and healthcare to a greater height.”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Aashish Kumar Bansal said, “Nowadays advance technology is a strength for any clinician, as it is much helpful to detect the ailment at the earliest stage, so that the clinician can give precise diagnosis. OCTA is a boon for better patient care in the eye department.”
Dr Avinash Shetty, medical superintendent, Kasturba Hospital Manipal, welcomed the gathering, Dr Sulatha Bhandari HOD – department of Ophthalmology rendered the vote of thanks. Dr Shailaja S presented an overview of OTC Angioplex.