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Central corneal thickness in children

Çocuklarda santral kornea kalınlığı

Oya TEKELİ
Pelin GESOĞLU
M. Erol TURAÇLI
Selcen ÇELİK
Kudret DÜRÜK
Pages
237–239
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The results of this study indicate that in child- ren the mean CCT values are similar to adults’ values and do not show any difference with respect to age or sex.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: To evaluate central corneal thickness (CCT) in child- ren and to compare the measurements of CCT with res- pect to age and gender.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: This study included 75 eyes of 75 children, who were healthy or had no disease that might affect CCT.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results of this study indicate that in child- ren the mean CCT values are similar to adults’ values and do not show any difference with respect to age or sex.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Cinsiyet dağılımı · Çocuk · Kornea

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate central corneal thickness (CCT) in child- ren and to compare the measurements of CCT with res- pect to age and gender. Materials and Methods: This study included 75 eyes of 75 children, who were healthy or had no disease that might affect CCT. A complete ophthalmological examination was performed and CCT was measured by ultrasound pach- ymetry. Three measurements were obtained in each eye and the mean values of right eyes were used for statistical analysis. Children were divided into three groups accor- ding to age: 5- 8, 9-12 and 13-16 years. Results: The mean CCT was 548±30 μm for all children. The mean CCT in the boys was 554±31 μm. It was 544±28 μm in the girls. When CCT was evaluated for age groups, it was 555±25 μm for 5 to 8 years of age, 550±32 μm for 9 to 12 years of age and 543±30 μm for 13 to 16 years of age. There was no statistically significant difference for mean CCT with respect to gender or age (p>0.05). Conclusions: CCT can be evaluated by ultrasound pachymetry in children. The results of this study indicate that in child- ren the mean CCT values are similar to adults’ values and do not show any difference with respect to age or sex.

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Amaç: Çocuklarda santral kornea kalınlığı (SKK) nı değer- lendirmek ve SKK ölçümlerini cinsiyet ve yaşa göre karşı- laştırmak. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya sağlıklı SKK’nı etkileyen has- talığı bulunmayan 75 çocuğun 75 gözü dahil edildi. Tüm çocuklara tam oftalmolojik muayene yapıldı ve SKK ultra- sonik pakimetri ile ölçüldü. Her göze 3 ölçüm yapıldı ve istatistiksel analizde sağ göz ortalama değerleri kullanıldı. Çocuklar yaşlarına göre 5-8, 9-12 ve 13-16 yaş olmak üzere 3 gruba ayrıldı. Bulgular: Tüm çocuklar için değerlendirildiğinde ortalama SKK 548±30 μm’dı. Ortalama SKK erkek çocuklarda 554±31 μm, kız çocuklarda 544±28 μm iken bu değer yaş grup- larına göre karşılaştırıldığında 5-8 yaş arasında 555±25 μm, 9-12 yaş arasında 550±32 μm, 13-16 yaş arasında ise 543±30 μm idi. Yaş grupları ve cinsiyete göre ortalama SKK istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark göstermedi (p>0.05). Sonuç: Çocuklarda SKK ultrasonik pakimetri ile değerlendiri- lebilir. Bu çalışmada 5-16 yaş grubu çocuklarda ortalama SKK’nın erişkinlere benzer değerlerde olduğu, yaş ve cinsi- yetle değişkenlik göstermediği görülmüştür.

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TEKELİ, O., GESOĞLU, P., TURAÇLI, M. E., ÇELİK, S., DÜRÜK, K. (2007). Central corneal thickness in children. Glokom Katarakt, Cilt: 2 - Sayı: 4, 237–239. https://ajindex.com/articles/226890

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