Rev Bras Oftalmol.2012;71(5):302-308

Importance of anterior segment tomography for the diagnosis of corneal ectasia

Bruno de Freitas
Valbon
, Marcella
Salomão
, Isaac
Ramos
, Ana Laura
Canedo
, Leonardo
Nogueira
, Renato Ambrósio
Jr

DOI: 10.1590/S0034-72802012000500007

PURPOSE: The methodology currently used for interpretation of the cornea and anterior segment tomography for the diagnosis of corneal ectasia and its susceptibility. METHODS: Description of the methodology and clinical interpretation of corneal and anterior segment tomography indexes; report of three cases demonstrating the importance of this new diagnostic tool (Pentacam HR®) in ophthalmological practice. CONCLUSION: The use of corneal and anterior segment tomography seems to be an effective method to increase the sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis and early detection of corneal ectasia.

Importance of anterior segment tomography for the diagnosis of corneal ectasia

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