Comparison of ultrasound versus non-contact pachymetry (Pentacam) for evaluation of refractive surgery patients

Poster Details

First Author: E.Vounotrypidis GERMANY

Co Author(s):    A. Economou   M. Psila   S. Lake   I. Vounotrypidis     

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To compare 2 types of pachymetry (ultrasound versus non contact)

Setting:

Ophthalmological Centre of Northern Greece, Thessaloniki

Methods:

We present the values of Central Corneal Thickness measurements with 2 pachymeters, one ultrasound and one non contact (Pentacam) of 159 eyes (80 patients) of patients that underwent preoperative evaluation for refractive surgery (PRK – LASIK)

Results:

Pentacam pachymetry seems to overestimate the central corneal thickness comparing with ultrasound pachymetry

Conclusions:

The evaluation of central corneal thickness using ultrasound seems to be safer regarding refractive surgery patients FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE?: No