Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
The present study of role of central corneal thickness in the measurement of intraocular pressure in primary Open angle glaucoma study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology. 100 patients were selected from those attending the Glaucoma clinic were evaluated for measurement of Central Corneal Thickness. They were subjected to central corneal thickness measurement by ULTRASOUND PACHYMETRY. Patients with OHT have a thick CCT than do patients with POAG or NTG. Underestimation of the IOP in patients with POAG who have thin corneas may lead to a mis diagnosis of NTG, while overestimation of the IOP in normal subjects who have thick corneas may lead to a mis diagnosis of OHT. Low CCT is a risk factor for primary open‐angle glaucoma. Whether it is a confounding factor in IOP measurement or an independent risk factor for glaucomatous optic neuropathy, is yet to be established. Baseline central corneal thickness measurement in all glaucoma patients and suspects is recommended. This will not only improve clinical decision making regarding “ocular hypertension” and “normal tension glaucoma”, but will also aid in adequate management of glaucomatous optic neuropathy by reducing error in the measurement of target IOP.
How to cite this article:
Ramesh Devarasetty, Taniparthy Shruthi and Borra Harish Laxman. Study of Role of Central Corneal Thickness in the Measurement of Intra Ocular Pressure in Patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.643.646
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