Veterinary surgeons at Eye Clinic for Animals in Sydney have embraced cutting-edge technology by incorporating ZEISS’s Artevo 800, a 3D ophthalmic microscope with intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT), into their surgical workflow.
iOCT, a non-invasive imaging technology that provides high-resolution cross-sectional images, was a gamechanger for procedures involving the retina and cornea. The ability to visualise structures with unprecedented detail allows for improved decision making during surgery and a more precise execution of delicate manoeuvres.
While long a staple in human medicine, particularly in ophthalmology, its application in veterinary surgery, by Drs Cameron Whittaker, Kelly Caruso, Jeff Smith, and Matt Annear, is a novel development.
The potential for enhanced precision and improved outcomes signals a promising future for the integration of such cutting-edge technologies into the field of veterinary medicine.
