研究目的
To assess the repeatability and reproducibility of the iVue-100 optical coherence tomographer for retinal nerve fibre layer thickness measurements.
研究成果
The iVue-100 OCT showed good repeatability and reproducibility for RNFL thickness measurements, with high ICCs and low CoVs, though some significant differences were noted in certain quadrants. The mean differences were small and likely not clinically significant, supporting the instrument's reliability for clinical and research use.
研究不足
Limited sample size (50 participants), no consideration of correlation between refractive error and RNFL thickness, and the study focused only on healthy eyes; future studies should include larger samples and eyes with conditions like glaucoma.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Observational cross-sectional study using convenience sampling. Repeatability and reproducibility were assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), coefficient of variation (CoV), paired t-tests, and Bland-Altman analysis.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
50 healthy participants of all races, genders, and ages were recruited. Both eyes were measured, but only right eyes were analyzed. Participants had normal corneal topography, visual acuity of at least 20/20, and no history of ocular injury or surgery.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Optovue iVue-100 OCT device, laptop for monitoring scans, forehead and chin rests for stabilization.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
RNFL thickness was scanned using the iVue-100 OCT with the optic nerve head scan protocol (12 radial line scans of 459 A-scans each). Scans were repeated three times for intra-observer repeatability, by two observers for inter-observer reproducibility, and on another day for inter-session reproducibility. Scans were repeated if quality index was less than 27 or labeled as 'poor'.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24. ICC, CoV, paired t-tests, and Bland-Altman analysis were performed with a significance level of p ≤ 0.05.
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