Deep learning algorithms to isolate and quantify the structures of the anterior segment in optical coherence tomography images

Pham, Tan Hung, Devalla, Sripad Krishna, Ang, Aloysius, Soh, Zhi-Da, Thiery, Alexandre H, Boote, Craig ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0348-6547, Cheng, Ching-Yu, Girard, Michael J A and Koh, Victor 2021. Deep learning algorithms to isolate and quantify the structures of the anterior segment in optical coherence tomography images. British Journal of Ophthalmology 105 (9) , pp. 1231-1237. 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2019-315723

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Background/Aims Accurate isolation and quantification of intraocular dimensions in the anterior segment (AS) of the eye using optical coherence tomography (OCT) images is important in the diagnosis and treatment of many eye diseases, especially angle-closure glaucoma. Method In this study, we developed a deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) for the localisation of the scleral spur; moreover, we introduced an information-rich segmentation approach for this localisation problem. An ensemble of DCNNs for the segmentation of AS structures (iris, corneosclera shell adn anterior chamber) was developed. Based on the results of two previous processes, an algorithm to automatically quantify clinically important measurements were created. 200 images from 58 patients (100 eyes) were used for testing. Results With limited training data, the DCNN was able to detect the scleral spur on unseen anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT) images as accurately as an experienced ophthalmologist on the given test dataset and simultaneously isolated the AS structures with a Dice coefficient of 95.7%. We then automatically extracted eight clinically relevant ASOCT measurements and proposed an automated quality check process that asserts the reliability of these measurements. When combined with an OCT machine capable of imaging multiple radial sections, the algorithms can provide a more complete objective assessment. The total segmentation and measurement time for a single scan is less than 2 s. Conclusion This is an essential step towards providing a robust automated framework for reliable quantification of ASOCT scans, for applications in the diagnosis and management of angle-closure glaucoma.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Optometry and Vision Sciences
Publisher:	BMJ Publishing Group
ISSN:	0007-1161
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	7 October 2020
Date of Acceptance:	3 August 2020
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2024 02:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/135337

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