Corneal Backscatters as an Objective Index for Assessing Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: A Pilot Study.

Hsueh-Yen ChuChing-Hsi HsiaoPhil Yeong-Fong ChenDavid Hui-Kang MaChee-Jen ChangHsin-Yuan Tan

Published in: Journal of ophthalmology (2017)

This pilot study shows that Pentacam system provides an objective, quantitative way to approach FECD corneas. It can assist ophthalmologists in detecting the early change and in monitoring disease progression of FECD. Further studies are needed to consolidate the findings.

Keyphrases

optical coherence tomography
wound healing
endothelial cells
early onset
high resolution
case control