Structure-function correlation of juxtapapillary choroidal thickness with visual field analysis of patients suspected with glaucoma
10.35460/2546-1621.2018-0125
- Author:
Maria Katrina L MALGAPU
1
;
Celeste P GUZMAN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Santo Tomas Hospital
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Juxtapapillary;
Choroidal thickness;
Glaucoma suspect;
Standard automated perimetry;
Spectral domain optical coherence tomography;
Enhanced depth imaging;
Retinal nerve fiber layer
- MeSH:
Visual Field Tests;
Tomography, Optical Coherence;
Ocular Hypertension
- From:
Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas
2020;4(2):518-526
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose:To conduct an evaluation of juxtapapillary choroidal thickness of patients suspected with
glaucoma obtained through spectral domain optical
coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and correlate it
with perimetry results.
Methods:Design: Cross-sectional Study.
Population: 175 eyes diagnosed as “glaucoma
suspect” had standard automated perimetry (SAP)
to document the presence of functional glaucomatous damage using optimal near-point correction
using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer II, 30-2
or 24-2 SITA-standard program. SD-OCT imaging of
the retinal nerve fi ber layer (RNFL) was also done
to look for structural glaucomatous damage and in
using enhanced depth imaging of the optic nerve
and the Cirrus caliper tool, choroidal thickness was
measured at fi ve predetermined points temporal and
nasal from the optic nerve. The population was classifi ed into two groups: Group 1 are those with structural or functional glaucomatous damage (n=68)
and Group 2 were those without (n=107).
Results:One-Way Multivariate Analysis of
Covariance was used in comparing the mean temporal and nasal choroidal thickness scores of the two
groups. There are no statistical differences in terms
of the mean temporal choroidal thickness (p=0.856)
and mean nasal choroidal thickness (p=0.734)
between patients with and without glaucomatous
damage. The mean temporal and nasal choroidal
thickness scores of the two groups at different juxtapapillary locations: 0 μm, 250 μm, 500 μm, 750
μm and 1000 μm away from the disc were also not
statistically different.
Conclusion:Results show that from this present
cohort of glaucoma suspect patients, juxtapapillary
choroidal thickness is not correlated with structural
and functional glaucomatous damage.
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