RATIOMETRIC QUANTITATION OF ELICITED EYE AUTOFLUORESCENCE

摘要

An optical scanning spectroscopic apparatus includes a light source and optics to direct light into a region of interest. Means for detecting autofluorescent emissions at a plurality of detectably distinct wavelengths are also provided. A processor receives data corresponding to the autofluorescence and compares the data to a control data set. The light source may alternately include any source of suitable light such as an arc lamp, a laser, or a pulsed laser each controlled to produce a defined wavelength. The comparison of autoflourescent emissions collected at different wavelengths is claimed as a means for diagnosing various retinal diseases.