Open AccessComparison of Central Corneal Thickness using Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Versus Ultrasound Pachymetry
Author(s) -
Ramesh Rajasekaran
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/25595.10420
Subject(s) - repeatability , optical coherence tomography , ophthalmology , medicine , corneal pachymetry , ultrasound , keratoconus , cornea , reproducibility , glaucoma , corneal topography , radiology , mathematics , statistics
Corneal thickness is an important and sensitive indicator of corneal health. It is useful in monitoring corneal diseases such as corneal oedema and keratoconus, and selecting patients for refractive surgery. Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) is a risk factor for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG).