1.Correlation of central corneal thickness and Goldmann applanation tonometry among Filipinos
Lat-Luna Ma Margari ; Flores John Vincent ; Guerrero Paul I
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2004;29(2):79-82
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.
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Aged 80 and over
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MANOMETRY
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TONOMETRY, OCULAR
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INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE
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GLAUCOMA