Dr.MANOJ KUMAR, K18799
Aim: To integrate intraocular pressure and central corneal thickness as a single risk factor for early detection and estimation of disease severity of primary open angle glaucoma.
Method: 42 cases each with primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension and those without POAG and ocular hypertension were enrolled (Total 126). Demographic details of patients were noted, all the patients underwent detailed ocular examination. Corrected intraocular pressure adjusted for central corneal thickness and pressure to cornea index (PCI) values were calculated.
Result: PCI values in Group I (210.64+63.53) followed by Group II (150.13+19.09) and Group III (101.12+13.74) respectively. All the between group differences were significant (p<0.001). Conclusion: Evaluation of PCI a significant difference with progressive increase from controls to OHT and finally culminating in POAG group. PCI could be used as a sensitive indicator to evaluate progression of glaucoma and early glaucomatous changes.
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