Study on ultrasonic pachymetry on eyes
- Author:
Anh Duc Nguyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
pachymetry
- MeSH:
Ultrasonics;
Eye
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):18-20
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Ultrasonic pachymetry was carried out in 300 eyes of normal, myopic, and senile cataract patients with Alcon Surgical Pachymeter. The mean central corneal thickness was 0.527mm+/- 0.034mm. Corneal thickness wa significantly correlated with age, axial length, and sex. No statistical correlation was found between corneal thickness and the right or left eyes, corneal curvature, and ocular tention (within normal range). Pachymetric results were consistent if a good applanation of the probe occurred. Thus, reliable data could only be obtained by skilled user.