Diagnostic accuracy of AS-OCT vs gonioscopy for detecting angle closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

PURPOSE

This study aims to review the literature that compares the accuracy of Anterior Segment-Optical Coherence Tomography (AS-OCT) against gonioscopy in detecting eyes with angle closure. It is currently unclear how AS-OCT fits into clinical practice for detecting angle closure. This is a systematic review and meta-analysis.

METHODS

A literature search was performed on Medline, Embase, Scopus and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials to identify studies that investigated the diagnostic accuracy of AS-OCT in detecting eyes with angle closure as diagnosed by gonioscopy. Eligible studies included in the analysis met stringent inclusion criteria determining the sensitivity and specificity of AS-OCT.

RESULTS

The initial search identified 727 studies, of which 23 were included in the final analysis. We found substantial variation in the parameters being studied and methodologies. The sensitivity of AS-OCT ranged from 46 to 100% (median 87%). Twenty-one studies identified parameters that showed sensitivity above 80%. The specificity ranged from 55.3 to 100% (median 84%).

CONCLUSION

AS-OCT demonstrates good sensitivity for detecting angle closure. It may provide an avenue to address high rates of undiagnosed angle closure, such as found in developing Asian countries. However, AS-OCT is not yet able to replace gonioscopy. Clinicians should consider whether the diagnostic accuracy of AS-OCT is acceptable for their specific clinical use before adopting it. More studies are needed to determine the utility of AS-OCT, including longitudinal studies to determine the significance of eyes classified to have closed angles by AS-OCT but open on gonioscopy.