Dr.Pallavi Ghule, P21100
Objectives:Hormonal changes during oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use may affect central corneal thickness (CCT) values. We aimed to evaluate the impact of OCP use on CCT values in healthy young women.
Materials and Methods: 25 women subjects of age group 20 to 40 years who use OCP for contraception (Group 1) and 20 control subjects (Group 2) who do not use OCP of same age group were included in this prospective study. None of the patients had any history of systemic or ocular diseases. The CCT values measured by ultrasonic pachymeter (Appascan MAX AP) and the intraocular pressure (IOP) values were measured by Applanation tonometer at the time of admission to our hospital.
Results:The mean CCT values were significantly higher in Group 1 when compared to that of the Group 2. The mean IOP was almost equal in group 1 and group 2.
Conclusion:Our findings revealed that CCT values were significantly higher in patients with OCP use.
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