Tissue optics is the study of how light interacts with biological tissues, crucial for developing diagnostic and therapeutic optical technologies. It involves understanding scattering, absorption, and fluorescence properties to improve imaging techniques like optical coherence tomography and laser surgery.

Tissue Optics

Light Interactions

Biological tissues are groups of cells that work together to perform specific functions, forming the structural and functional units of organs in multicellular organisms. They are categorized into four primary types: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues, each with distinct roles and characteristics.

Biological Tissues

Diagnostic technologies

Therapeutic optical technologies

Scattering properties

Absorption properties

Fluorescence properties

Imaging techniques are a diverse set of methods used to create visual representations of the interior of a body or object for clinical analysis, scientific research, or industrial inspection. These techniques leverage various physical principles such as electromagnetic radiation, sound waves, and magnetic fields to non-invasively capture detailed images that aid in diagnosis, monitoring, and quality control.

Imaging Techniques

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses light waves to capture micrometer-resolution, three-dimensional images from within optical scattering media, such as biological tissues. It is widely used in medical fields like ophthalmology to assess the retina and diagnose conditions like macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Optical Coherence Tomography

Laser surgery is a medical procedure that uses focused light beams to perform precise surgical interventions, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues and often resulting in quicker recovery times. It is widely used in various fields such as ophthalmology, dermatology, and oncology, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery.

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