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Abstract #11254 Published in IGR 6-3
Clinical significance of central corneal thickness in the management ofglaucoma
Shih CY; Graff Zivin JS; Trokel SL; Tsai JCArchives of Ophthalmology 2004; 122: 1270-1275
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of central corneal thickness determination on the clinical management of patients with glaucoma and glaucoma suspect. METHODS: A cross-sectional retrospective study was performed on 188 consecutive patients. Mean ultrasound pachymetry measurements of central corneal thickness and corresponding Goldmann applanation tonometry measurements were obtained. Intraocular pressures (IOPs) were corrected using linear and mathematical (Orssengo-Pye) algorithms. Measurement-significant outcomes were defined as an IOP adjustment of 1.5 mmHg or greater and outcomes-significant results as an IOP adjustment of 3.0 mmHg or greater. Changes in therapy such as the use of eyedrops and addition or cancellation of laser therapy or surgery were then noted for those individuals with measurement- or outcomes-significant changes. RESULTS: Using the linear correction scale, 105 (55.9%) of 188 patients had at least a measurement-significant adjustment in their IOP measurements: 67 (35.6%) had adjustments between 1.5 and 3.0 mmHg, while 38 (20.2%) had an outcomes-significant IOP adjustment (≥ 3.0 mmHg). Among the 188 patients, 16 (8.5%) had a change in eyedrop therapy, 4 (2.1%) had a change regarding laser therapy, and 6 (3.2%) had a change in the decision regarding glaucoma surgery. Using the exponential correction (Orssengo-Pye) scale, similar percentages were obtained. CONCLUSION: Pachymetry-measured central corneal thickness has a significant effect on the clinical management of patients with glaucoma and glaucoma suspect.
Dr. C.Y. Shih, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 635 W 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
Classification:
2.2 Cornea (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)
6.1 Intraocular pressure measurement; factors affecting IOP (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)
11.1 General management, indication (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)