PURPOSE To assess the validity of central corneal thickness (CCT) and corrected intraocular pressure (IOP) values obtained by tono-pachymetry in non-surgical and post-photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) eyes. METHODS For the study, 108 young healthy participants and 108 patients who had PRK were enrolled. Measurements were randomly performed by tono-pachymetry, ultrasonic (US) pachymetry, and G...

PURPOSE To assess reproducibility of central corneal thickness (CCT) measurement by means of ultrasonic pachymetry. METHODS Fifty one volunteers underwent three sessions of CCT measurements, each consisting of three CCT measurements, performed by each of three different observers. Intra- and interobserver reproducibility was calculated by means of intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The...

Purpose: To assess reproducibility of central corneal thickness (CCT) measurement by means of ultrasonic pachymetry. Methods: Fifty one volunteers underwent three sessions of CCT measurements, each consisting of three CCT measurements, performed by each of three different observers. Intraand interobserver reproducibility was calculated by means of intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The e...

Scheimpflug cross-sectioning anterior segment imaging offers significant advantages over traditional placido based curvature analysis and ultrasound pachymetry. The accurate measurement of both the anterior and posterior corneal surfaces and the anterior and posterior lens allows for the creation of a three-dimensional reconstruction of the anterior segment. Changes on both the posterior cornea...

PURPOSE To validate the use of noncontact scanning slit pachymetry and OCT pachymetry measurements without contact lens (CL) removal, to determine corneal swelling variations during extended wear (EW). METHODS Central corneal thickness (CCT) was measured with ultrasonic (US) pachymetry, noncontact scanning slit pachymetry (Orbscan II; Bausch & Lomb, Tampa, FL), and optical coherence tomograph...

PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and consistency of corneal flap thickness in laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) with the Moria M2 single-use head 90 microkeratome. METHODS The central corneal thickness of 72 (37 right, 35 left) eyes of 37 patients was measured by ultrasonic pachymetry preoperatively and intraoperatively after flap cut. The Moria M2 single-use head...

A pachymeter guide has been developed to facilitate precise positioning of the ultrasonic pachymeter tip, making corneal thickness measurement much faster and more reproducible. This guide also makes pachymetry more accurate by preventing dehydration of the cornea, avoiding undue pressure on the cornea, and limiting tilting of the pachymeter tip.

BACKGROUND/AIMS Deturgescence of the corneal stroma is controlled by the pumping action of the endothelial layer and can be monitored by measurement of central corneal thickness (pachymetry). Loss or damage of endothelial cells leads to an increase in corneal thickness, which may ultimately induce corneal decompensation and loss of vision. Little is known about the effect of moderate reductions...

Purpose. To compare central corneal thickness (CCT) values via Spectral Domain-Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) and ultrasonic pachymetry in patients with severe dry eye disease (DED) to determine the level of agreement between these 2 methods. Methods. The paired samples t-test was used to compare CCT values in severe DED patients. Matching analysis between methods was performed using int...

PURPOSE To test and demonstrate measurement precision, imaging resolution, 3D thickness mapping, and clinical utility of a new prototype 3D very high-frequency (VHF) (50 MHz) digital ultrasound scanning system for corneal epithelium, flap, and residual stromal thickness after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). METHODS VHF ultrasonic 3D data was acquired by arc-motion, meridional scanning w...