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Abstract #21222 Published in IGR 10-2
Comparative results of central corneal thickness measurements in primary open-angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, and ocular hypertension
Gorezis S; Christos G; Stefaniotou M; Moustaklis K; Skyrlas A; Kitsos GOphthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging 2008; 39: 17-21
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: As clinical measurements of corneal thickness have become widely available, several studies found a positive correlation between central corneal thickness and applanation tonometry measurements. This study evaluated central corneal thickness in different types of glaucoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: An observational cross-sectional study assessed central corneal thickness using a specular microscope in the following groups of patients: 60 eyes with primary open-angle glaucoma, 50 eyes with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, 50 eyes with ocular hypertension, and 60 eyes without glaucoma or ocular hypertension (control group). RESULTS: Central corneal thickness was significantly thinner in cases with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (P < .0001) and significantly thicker in cases with ocular hypertension (P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS: These results agree with the literature, strengthening the position that central corneal thickness varies in different types of glaucoma and, therefore, is a parameter that should be taken under consideration, especially when evaluating cases of pseudoexfoliative glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Dr. G. Kitsos, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina 45110, Greece
Classification:
2.2 Cornea (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)
9.4.4.1 Exfoliation syndrome (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.4 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the lens)
9.2.1 Ocular hypertension (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.2 Primary open angle glaucomas)
9.2.3 Open angle glaucoma with elevated IOP (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.2 Primary open angle glaucomas)
