Comparison of central corneal thickness measured with anterior segment optical coherence tomography versus ultrasonic pachymetry

Author(s):  
C. Lázaro ◽  
E.M. Hernández ◽  
D. Martínez ◽  
P. Redondo
Author(s):  
Sagili Chandrasekhara Reddy ◽  
Mohd Mansor Shariff ◽  
Aina Malindri Dasrilsyah

Purpose: To determine the central corneal thickness in myopic adult patients scheduled for laser corneal refractive surgery and to explore its correlation with degree of refractive error. Materials and Methods: The case records of 130 myopic patients who underwent laser corneal refractive surgery in a military hospital over a period of two years were reviewed to determine the central corneal thickness. All patients had 6/6 vision with best correction, and did not have any other anterior segment or fundus diseases in both eyes. The central corneal thickness was measured with Visante Carl Zeiss anterior segment optical coherence tomography instrument.                                                                                                                        Results: Out of 130 patients, males were more (73, 56.2%); mean age of patients was 33.8 years (range 18-60 years) and majority were Malays (110, 84.6%).  The spherical power of myopia ranged from – 0.5 to – 10.00 D, and the cylindrical power ranged from – 0.25 to – 3.25 D. The mean central corneal thickness of both eyes was 528.2 µm (range 331- 615 µm); in the mild degree of myopia (- 0.50 to - 2.00 D) 527.9 µm, moderate degree (- 2.25 to -5.00 D) 529.4 µm, and high degree (-5.25 to -11.00 D) 523.9 µm. Conclusion: The anterior segment optical coherence tomography provides noncontact, rapid, pachymetry mapping of the corneal thickness. In Malaysian patients, the mean central corneal thickness of both eyes in myopia was 528.1 µm (range 331- 615 µm). There was no correlation between the mean central corneal thickness and degree of myopia, different genders, age groups, ethnic groups and two eyes.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiago Trindade Nesi ◽  
Daniel Amorim Leite ◽  
Fábio Medina Rocha ◽  
Marco Antônio Tanure ◽  
Pedro Paulo Reis ◽  
...  

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the anterior segment, in particular corneal OCT, has become a reliable tool for the cornea specialist, as it provides the acquisition of digital images at high resolution with a noncontact technology. In penetrating or lamellar keratoplasties, OCT can be used to assess central corneal thickness and pachymetry maps, as well as precise measurements of deep stromal opacities, thereby guiding the surgeon to choose the best treatment option. OCT has also been used to evaluate the keratoplasty postoperative period, for early identification of possible complications, such as secondary glaucoma or donor disc detachments in endothelial keratoplasties. Intraoperatively, OCT can be used to assess stromal bed regularity and transparency in anterior lamellar surgeries, especially for those techniques in which a bare Descemet’s membrane is the goal. The purpose of this paper is to review and discuss the role of OCT as a diagnostic tool in various types of keratoplasties.


Cornea ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Bechmann ◽  
Martin J. Thiel ◽  
Aljoscha S. Neubauer ◽  
Stephanie Ullrich ◽  
Klaus Ludwig ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Waqas Ali ◽  
Munira Shakir ◽  
Sahira Wasim ◽  
Ronak Afza

Purpose: To determine the mean difference in central corneal thickness between ultrasound pachymetry and anterior segment optical coherence tomography in patients visiting tertiary care hospital of Karachi Study design: Cross sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Ophthalmology, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi from 27th December 2018 to 26th June 2019. Methods: Total 216 eyes of 108 patients were divided into two groups. Central corneal thickness was measured using ultrasound pachymeters in group A and with anterior segment optical coherence tomography in group B. Data was collected and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Mean central corneal thickness was compared between the two methods. Stratification was done on gender, age and post-stratification independent sample t-test was applied for mean difference CCT and P-value ? 0.05 was taken as significant. Results: Total 108 patients were equally divided into two groups. Mean age was 48.70±7.82 years in group A and 50.66±6.88 years in group B. In group A, there were 74.1% males and 25.9% females while in group B, there were 75.9% males and 24.1% females. There was statistically significant difference between the mean central corneal thickness of group A and group B for right and left eyes (p<0.001). Mean difference was also compared for gender and age groups. We found statistically significant differences in central corneal thickness in between the two methods in both age groups (?45 years and > 45 years). Conclusion: Central corneal thickness was more with pachymeters as compared to the AS-OCT (p value < 0.05) Key Words: Central Corneal Thickness, Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography, Ultrasound Pachymetry.


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