Evaluation of Corneal Biomechanical Properties Measured By Ocular Response Analyzer in Cases with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Purpose: To compare the corneal biomechanical properties using an ocular response analyzer (ORA) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and healthy control subjects. Material and Method: Thirty four eyes of 17 healthy individuals (control group) and 34 eyes of 17 patients with RA (study group) wer...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://www.oftalmoloji.org/article_1356/Evaluation-Of-Corneal-Biomechanical-Properties-Measured-By-Ocular-Response-Analyzer-In-Cases-With-Rheumatoid-Arthritis |
| Summary: | Purpose: To compare the corneal biomechanical properties using an ocular response analyzer (ORA) in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis and healthy control subjects.
Material and Method: Thirty four eyes of 17 healthy individuals (control group) and 34 eyes of 17 patients with RA
(study group) were recruited. ORA measurements were performed in all patients. Corneal-compensated intraocular
pressure (IOPcc), Goldman related intraocular pressure (IOPg), corneal resistance factor (CRF), and corneal hysteresis
(CH) were recorded. Statistical analyses were performed using a t test for independent samples.
Results: In the study group, mean CH was 11.5±2.1 (7.7-16.2) mmHg, mean CRF was 12.1±2.3 (8.2-17) mmHg, IOPg
17.2±4.4 (8.3-25.1) and mean IOPcc was 16.5±4.3 (7.7-24.2) mmHg. In the control group, mean CH was 11.6±1.1
(9.7-13.8) mmHg, mean CRF was (11.8±1.2 (9.8-14.1) mmHg, IOPg 15.9±3.3 (9.4-25.7), and mean IOPcc was
15.4±2.6 (8.8-21.2) mmHg. There were no significant differences in these parameters between the study and control
groups (p>0.05).
Discussion: The biomechanical parameters measured with ORA were not statistical difference in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
and age matched healthy individuals. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2011; 41: 167-70) |
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| ISSN: | 1300-0659 2147-2661 |