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Chapter-015 Corneal Biomechanics

BOOK TITLE: Copeland and Afshari's Principles and Practice of Cornea (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Afshari Natalie A
2. Taylor David A
3. Copeland Jr Robert A
ISBN
9789350901724
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11777_15
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
10
Author Affiliations
1. Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC, USA, Duke Eye Center; Duke University Eye Center, West Campus Durham, North Carolina, USA, Duke University Eye Center, West Campus Durham, North Carolina, USA
2. Advanced Diagnostic Devices, Reichert Technologies, New York, New York, USA, New York, New York, USA
3. Howard University College of Medicine, Howard University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Chapter keywords
Corneal biomechanics, ocular response analyzer, corneal hysteresis, central corneal thickness, intraocular pressure, keratoconus match index

Abstract

The biomechanical properties of the cornea influence the results and outcomes of various ocular measurements and procedures, and the ability to quantify these properties can enhance our ability to diagnose and manage certain ocular diseases. The ocular response analyzer’s dynamic bidirectional applanation process utilizes three primary components namely a precisely-metered collimated-air-pulse, a pressure transducer, and an electro-optical system. It has the ability to provide a quantitative assessment of corneal biomechanical properties which is valuable in a variety of clinical applications. The chapter discusses in detail about the operation of the ocular response analyzer (ORA), corneal hysteresis (CH), central corneal thickness (CCT), intraocular pressure (IOP), ORA waveform score, ORA in corneal pathologies and refractive surgery, ORA beyond cornea, ORA in glaucoma, and waveform analysis and the keratoconus match index.

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