OCTA in the Retina Clinic

Noninvasive optical coherence tomography angiography enables depth-resolved vascular imaging while improving workflow efficiency and patient comfort.

By: Timothy S. Lee, MD, Eric W. Lai, MD, Jeremy Liu, MD, Sidney A. Schechet, MD

Retinal Physician January 1, 2026 Vol 23, Issue January 2026 Page(s): 12-14

5 Key Takeaways

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OCTA is a noninvasive imaging technique that enhances workflow efficiency and patient comfort in retinal clinics.
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OCTA visualizes retinal vascular networks without dye injection, allowing for faster evaluations of retinal diseases.
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OCTA can assess various conditions, including diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, by visualizing vascular changes.
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Despite its advantages, OCTA has limitations, including motion artifacts and inability to assess vascular hyperpermeability.
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Training technicians in OCTA operations is essential for accurate image acquisition and interpretation in clinical practice.

Jeremy Liu

Bio: Jeremy Liu, MD, is a physician author for Retinal Physician. His published article discusses the clinical role of optical coherence tomography angiography as a noninvasive, depth-resolved imaging modality for evaluating retinal and choroidal vascular networks in the retina clinic.

Contributions:

https://retinalphysician.com/issues/2026/january/octa-in-the-retina-clinic/

Sidney A. Schechet, MD

Specialties: Surgery

Bio: Sidney A. Schechet, MD, is a physician author focused on retina and vitreoretinal surgery. His work in Retinal Physician addresses intraoperative optical coherence tomography and its role in surgical technique, management, and decision-making for vitreoretinal procedures.

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