Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Stephen S. Khachikian
Tanzania
Research Article
Tomographic Normal Values for Corneal Elevation and Pachymetry in a Hyperopic Population
Author(s): Joan T. Kim, Michael Cortese, Michael W. Belin, Renato Ambrosio Jr and Stephen S. KhachikianJoan T. Kim, Michael Cortese, Michael W. Belin, Renato Ambrosio Jr and Stephen S. Khachikian
Purpose: To establish a normative data base with respect to corneal pachymetry and elevation tomography appropriate for refractive surgery screening of hyperopic individuals. Methods: 100 eyes of 51 consecutive hyperopic patients were examined with the Oculus Pentacam HR to determine corneal pachymetry and anterior and posterior elevation values at the apex and thinnest point. All patients were otherwise screened as normal and all principal meridians were hyperopic. Results were compared to a previously studied data base of myopic individuals from the same practice. Results: The average corneal thickness at the apex and thinnest point was not significantly different between the hyperopic and myopic groups (P>0.05 at both locations). The mean anterior elevation at the apex was0.4 ± 1.9 .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000130