Correlation of central corneal thickness and Goldmann applanation tonometry among Filipinos
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 79-82, 2004.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-632336
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.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Tonometry, Ocular
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Glaucoma
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Intraocular Pressure
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Manometry
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
/
Aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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