Correlation between pigmented arc and epithelial thickness (COPE) study in orthokeratology-treated patients using OCT measurements.

Chun-Fu LiuJiahn-Shing LeeChi-Chin SunKen-Kuo LinChiun-Ho HouLing YeungShu-Yen Peng

Published in: Eye (London, England) (2019)

Children receiving ortho-k treatment tended to develop pigmented arcs. Significant correlation between intensity of pigmented arc and key epithelial thickness parameters was observed. AS-OCT can be a useful tool for predicting intensity of pigmented arc in ortho-k-treated children.

Keyphrases

optical coherence tomography
newly diagnosed
end stage renal disease
young adults
basal cell carcinoma
high intensity
chronic kidney disease
diabetic retinopathy
replacement therapy