Central corneal thickness of Iraqi population in relation to age, gender, refractive errors, and corneal curvature: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

Jawad Kadhim, Yasir; Farhood, Qasim

doi:10.2147/opth.s116743

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Central corneal thickness of Iraqi population in relation to age, gender, refractive errors, and corneal curvature: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

Published in Clinical ophthalmology • Nov 1, 2016

Authors:

Yasir Jawad Kadhim

Qasim Farhood

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Central corneal thickness (CCT) is an important indicator of corneal status. Its measurement provides valid information about corneal physiological condition and possible changes associated with diseases, traumas, and hypoxia. It is an integral part for interpretation of intraocular pres...

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Medicine

Ophthalmology

Keratometer

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