Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging of Conjunctival Lymphatic Vessels

The proposed project will focus on using new Optical Coherence Tomography techniques for non-invasive imaging of the anterior segment of the eye. In particular, our effort will be focused on using OCT methods to reliably image the lymphatics vessel network of the conjunctiva, which plays a major role in the progression and surgical intervention of glaucoma but has thus far been difficult to image non-invasively. Reliable OCT imaging of the conjunctiva lymphatics network will be a significant breakthrough in the treatment of glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness globally. The partner organization and its collaborators are uniquely predisposed to facilitate this work in a meaningful fashion, given their extensive knowledge in developing new and effective glaucoma treatment technologies.

Faculty Supervisor:

Marinko Sarunic

Student:

Partner:

Eye Research Technologies Pty Ltd;University of Western Australia

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program: