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Topographical corneal edema. An update

P Herse1, N Akakura, C Ooi

  • 1Department of Optometry, University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Acta Ophthalmologica
|August 1, 1993
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Contact lens wear causes corneal edema, but new research shows this response is complex. Ultrasound pachometry reveals varied swelling across the cornea, challenging simple models based on averaged data.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Physiology
  • Contact Lens Research

Background:

  • Previous studies on corneal edema during contact lens wear were limited by optical pachometry and small sample sizes.
  • Existing models suggest less peripheral corneal edema compared to central cornea during contact lens wear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the topographical corneal edema response using ultrasound pachometry.
  • To analyze corneal thickness changes at multiple locations during soft contact lens wear.
  • To compare averaged and individual location data for a more accurate edema assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Ultrasound pachometry was used to measure corneal thickness changes.
  • 23 subjects wore a thick soft contact lens for 2 hours.
  • Measurements were taken at 9 distinct corneal locations.

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Main Results:

  • Averaged data analysis supported the paradigm of less peripheral edema.
  • Individual location analysis revealed the greatest edema in central and mid-peripheral temporal cornea.
  • Peripheral nasal and inferior cornea showed the least edema, while peripheral temporal and superior edema was similar to central edema.

Conclusions:

  • Corneal edema during short-term soft contact lens wear is a complex, dynamic topographical process.
  • Averaged data from small samples oversimplify the actual corneal edema response.
  • Ultrasound pachometry provides a more detailed understanding of topographical corneal edema.