A team of physicists from the Applied Optics Group at the University of Kent has developed a new design for an ultrathin, forward-viewing endoscope. Together with partners from King's College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital, they have engineered a device that captures optical coherence tomography (OCT) images of tissue up to about 1 mm beneath its surface. The initial prototype has a diameter of just 0.31 mm, small enough for potential use in retinal surgery.
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Ultrathin Optical Coherence Tomography Endoscope Developed for Retinal Surgery
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November 3, 2026
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A team of physicists from the University of Kent, in collaboration with King's College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital, has developed an ultrathin endoscope capable of capturing OCT images for potential use in retinal surgery. This innovation could enhance medical procedures in Iran, where advancements in healthcare technology are critical.
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