Central Corneal Thickness Measurements in Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Patients: A Controlled Study. (2nd April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jabaly-Habib, Haneen; Naftali, Modi; Habib, George
• Other Names: Diakonis Vasilios F. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ophthalmology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-04-02
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases; Ophthalmology; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/904373
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-004X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose . To measure central corneal thickness (CCT) in patients with history of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Patients and Methods . Patients older than 40 years with a history of NAION (group 1) were prospectively evaluated including full eye examination and central corneal thickness (CCT) pachymetry. Patients with a history of intraocular surgery, corneal disease, glaucoma, and contact lens wear were excluded. Measurements were also performed in a gender and age matched control group (group 2). Results . Thirty-one eyes of 31 NAION patients in group 1 were included and 30 eyes of 30 participants in group 2. There were 15 men in group 1 and 9 in group 2 P = 0.141, and mean age of the patients was 59 ± 10 years in group 1 versus 61 ± 11 years in group 2 P = 0.708 . Mean CCT was 539 ± 30 microns in group 1 and 550 ± 33 microns in group 2 P = 0.155 . Conclusion . Patients with NAION have no special characteristic of CCT in contrast to the crowded optic disc known to be a significant anatomic risk factor for NAION. More studies should be carried out to investigate CCT and other structure related elements in NAION patients.