Correlation of central corneal thickness and Goldmann applanation tonometry among Filipinos
- Author:
Lat-Luna Ma Margari
;
Flores John Vincent
;
Guerrero Paul I
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Male;
Female;
Aged 80 and over;
Aged;
Middle Aged;
Adult;
Young Adult;
Adolescent;
MANOMETRY;
TONOMETRY, OCULAR;
INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE;
GLAUCOMA
- From:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
2004;29(2):79-82
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was performed among Filipino patients consulting at the General Ophthalmology Clinic of the Philippine General Hospital. They underwent a comprehensive eye examination. CCT obtained by ultrasonic pachymetry and IOP by Goldmann applanation tonometry were correlated using linear regression analysis. Factors affecting CCT measurements were analyzed by ANOVA.
Results: Two hundred twenty two eyes of 112 patients were included in the study. CCT ranged from 451.0 mm to 653.6 mm with a mean of 531.5 mm +/- 33.8 mm. There was a significant linear correlation between CCT and IOP (r=0.63). The IOP was noted to rise by 4.3 mm Hg/100 mm CCT.
Conclusion: The CCT among Filipinos is normally distributed and is comparable to the distribution obtained by metaanalysis of worldwide data. The study also found a direct correlation between CCT and IOP among Filipinos.
