A system, method and apparatus for anatomical mapping utilizing optical
coherence tomography. In the present invention, 3-dimensional fundus
intensity imagery can be acquired from a scanning of light back-reflected
from an eye. The scanning can include spectral domain scanning, as an
example. A fundus intensity image can be acquired in real-time. The
3-dimensional data set can be reduced to generate an anatomical mapping,
such as an edema mapping and a thickness mapping. Optionally, a partial
fundus intensity image can be produced from the scanning of the eye to
generate an en face view of the retinal structure of the eye without
first requiring a full segmentation of the 3-D data set. Advantageously,
the system, method and apparatus of the present invention can provide
quantitative three-dimensional information about the spatial location and
extent of macular edema and other pathologies. This three-dimensional
information can be used to determine the need for treatment, monitor the
effectiveness of treatment and identify the return of fluid that may
signal the need for re-treatment.