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Central corneal thickness measurement and its importance in glaucoma

Glokomda santral korneal kalınlık ölçümü ve önemi

Nurşen ARITÜRK
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1–6
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In this review, CCT measurement techniques, the relationships between IOP and CCT and its importance has been discussed by using the literature knowledge.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The accuracy of IOP measurement is crucial in the screening, diagnosis, and management of glaucoma.
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Key Findings & Data:Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) has been considered the gold standart for intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements for almost 50 years.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this review, CCT measurement techniques, the relationships between IOP and CCT and its importance has been discussed by using the literature knowledge.
🔬Design:Review & Systematic Survey
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Göz içi basınç · Kornea · Glokom

Abstract

The accuracy of IOP measurement is crucial in the screening, diagnosis, and management of glaucoma. Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) has been considered the gold standart for intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements for almost 50 years. GAT is accurate for central corneal thickness (CCT) at 520 μm. We now know that CCT varies greatly among the general population. Individual variation in CCT may lead to inaccurate GAT measurement. The average CCT for normal eyes was found to be 534 μm that acquired by both optical-based and ultrasound pachymetry. The IOP may be underestimated in thinner corneas and falsely elevated in those with thicker corneas. Falsely low IOP readings create the risk for misdiagnosis of potential glaucoma patients, resulting in missed or delayed glaucoma detection. In this review, CCT measurement techniques, the relationships between IOP and CCT and its importance has been discussed by using the literature knowledge.

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Göz içi basıncı (GİB) ölçümünün doğruluğu, glokom taramasında, glokom tanı ve tedavisinde, çok önemlidir. Yaklaşık 50 yıldır Goldmann Applanasyon tonometrisi (GAT) GİB ölçümünde altın standart yöntemdir. GAT’nde, SKK’ın 520 μm olarak kabul edilmiştir. Günümüzde santral korneal kalınlığın normal popülasyonda çok değişkenlik gösterdiğini biliyoruz. Kişiler arasındaki bu farklılık GAT ölçümlerinde şüpheye yol açmaktadır. Sağlıklı kişilerde optik ve ultrasonik pakimetrelerle yapılan ölçümlerde, SKK 534 μm olarak bulunmuştur. Normalden daha ince kornealarda GİB düşük, daha kalın kornealarda yüksek ölçülebilir. GİB ölçümünün yanlış olarak normalden düşük ölçülmesi glokom olasılığı olan hastalarda, yanlış tanı için risk oluşturur ve glokom tesbitinin gecikmesine veya gözden kaçırılmasına yol açabilir. Bu makalede SKK ölçüm teknikleri, GİB ile SKK ilişkisi ve önemi literatür bilgilerinden yararlanılarak tartışılmıştır.

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Cite This Article

ARITÜRK, N. (2006). Central corneal thickness measurement and its importance in glaucoma. Glokom Katarakt, Cilt: 1 - Sayı: 1, 1–6. https://ajindex.com/articles/226713

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