Open AccessComparison of Corneal Wave Speed and Ocular Rigidity in Normal and Glaucomatous Eyes
Author(s) -
Arash Kazemi,
Boran Zhou,
Xiaoming Zhang,
Arthur J. Sit
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of glaucoma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.11
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1536-481X
pISSN - 1057-0829
DOI - 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001901
Subject(s) - medicine , ophthalmology , glaucoma , cornea , intraocular pressure , ultrasound , supine position , keratoconus , surgery , radiology
Ocular biomechanics were compared between treated glaucoma patients and healthy subjects matched for age, intraocular pressure (IOP), and axial length. There was no difference in corneal wave propagation speed, but ocular rigidity was lower in glaucomatous eyes.