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Macrodiscs in eyes with flat and large corneas
1Department of Ophthalmology, University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany.
German Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 1, 1994
Summary
Large optic discs are linked to larger, flatter corneas. This study found a significant positive correlation between optic disc size and corneal curvature radius, suggesting anatomical relationships in the eye.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Ocular Anatomy
- Glaucoma Research
Background:
- The optic disc area exhibits significant interindividual variability.
- Previous research indicates correlations between optic disc size and various ocular variables.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between optic disc size and corneal dimensions.
- To determine if optic disc area correlates with corneal curvature and diameter.
Main Methods:
- Optic disc area was measured from color stereo photographs in 634 normal eyes and 1,727 glaucomatous eyes.
- Anterior corneal curvature radius was correlated with optic disc area.
- Corneal diameters were compared with corneal curvature in a subset of 50 eyes.
- Eyes with high myopia were excluded from the analysis.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was observed between optic disc size and the radius of the anterior corneal curvature.
- The radius of the anterior corneal curvature was positively correlated with corneal diameters.
- Larger optic discs were associated with larger curvature radii and larger corneal diameters.
Conclusions:
- Large optic discs tend to occur in eyes with corneas that are both flat and large.
- These findings suggest a potential anatomical link between optic disc size and corneal morphology.