Author:
Ramos Isaac,Correia Fernando Faria,Lopes Bernardo,Salomão Marcella Q,Correa Rosane O
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Purpose
To compare topometric (front surface curvature) and tomographic (3D corneal shape) indices for diagnosing keratoconus.
Methods
Pentacam data from one eye randomly selected of 200 normals (N) and 177 keratoconus (KC) were analyzed. Tomographic and topometric indices were tested. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were calculated, along with pairwise comparisons.
Results
All tested variables had significant differences among N and KC (Mann-Whitney, p < 0.001). Most accurate tomographic indices had higher AUC than best topometric ones (DeLong, p < 0.05). Belin-Ambrosio D (BAD-D) had AUC of 1.00 (sensitivity 100.0%; specificity 98.5%).
Conclusion
Tomographic data was superior than topometric data to detect keratoconus. The BAD-D was an enhanced approach for detecting keratoconus.
How to cite this article
Correia FF, Ramos I, Lopes B, Salomão MQ, Luz A, Correa RO, Belin MW, Ambrósio R Jr. Topometric and Tomographic Indices for the Diagnosis of Keratoconus. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2012;1(2):92-99.
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
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