AIM To anatomically locate the points of minimum corneal thickness and central corneal thickness (pupil center) in relation to the corneal apex. METHODS Observational, cross-sectional study, 299 healthy volunteers. Thickness at the corneal apex (AT), minimum corneal thickness (MT) and corneal thickness at the pupil center (PT) were determined using the pentacam. Distances from the corneal ape...

This mini review focuses on the current knowledge on posterior corneal astigmatism based on the latest research. In the first part the definition, the magnitude as well as methods and devices for its evaluation are presented. Posterior corneal astigmatism measurement is improving as new technologies are evolving. It is now shown that the posterior corneal surface acts as a negative lens and as ...

PURPOSE Lenticule implantation can be used to correct vision problems. However, it is significantly restrained by the sources of autologous lenticules. The aim of the present study was to investigate the feasibility and effects of femtosecond laser-assisted corneal small incision allogenic intrastromal lenticule implantation (AILI) in monkeys. METHODS Six healthy adult monkeys were included i...

PURPOSE To compare the anterior segment indices measured by two Scheimpflug camera machines; Galilei and Pentacam. METHODS In this observational case series, the anterior segment indices of myopic healthy subjects seeking for refractive surgery were measured by Pentacam and Galilei on the same day. Analyzed parameters were anterior and posterior best fit spheres (BFS), axial curvature, true c...

Background: Keratoconus, a non-inflammatory corneal ectasia, is reported to have bilateral involvement in over 90% of patients. The purpose of this study was to quantify the extent of asymmetry of disease at presentation to a regional corneal clinic. Methods: Eighty three patients diagnosed at presentation, using a combination of videokeratography, slit lamp examination, and refractive findings...

PURPOSE To evaluate the accuracy of central corneal power measurements by Scheimpflug imaging (Pentacam) for eyes that had corneal refractive surgery. METHODS This study comprised two groups: a pilot group of 100 eyes with prior hyperopic or myopic LASIK that did not have cataract surgery, and a test group of 41 eyes with prior radial keratotomy (RK) and cataract surgery. In the pilot group, ...

BACKGROUND Keratoconus, a non-inflammatory corneal ectasia, is reported to have bilateral involvement in over 90% of patients. The purpose of this study was to quantify the extent of asymmetry of disease at presentation to a regional corneal clinic. METHODS Eighty three patients diagnosed at presentation, using a combination of videokeratography, slit lamp examination, and refractive findings...