Background

The diagnosis of many sight-threatening corneal diseases, such as Keratoconus (KC) and Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD) is subjective and requires a large number of tests to be carried out. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a method of obtaining cross-sectional 3D scans of semi-transparent tissue such as the cornea and retina of the eye, revealing vital pathological clues. OCT is one of the most promising modalities for retinal imaging. However, development of corneal OCT has fallen considerably behind and existing devices have significant limitations for imaging the cornea, particularly in relation to disease diagnosis and treatment planning. In order to diagnose corneal diseases sufficiently early and prescribe treatment, it is vital to accurately assess the internal structure of the