Distinguishing Healthy and Keratoconic Eyes Using Ultrahigh-Resolution OCT

Distinguishing Healthy and Keratoconic Eyes Using Ultrahigh-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography (UHR-OCT) Based Corneal Epithelium Thickness Mapping

The OCT used in this trial offers the advantage of both a non-contact method and a very high axial resolution. Determined parameters with the highest potential of diagnostic discrimination between eyes with Keratoconus and healthy eyes are investigated. Aim of this trial is to investigate differences of specific parameters of epithelium thickness maps at healthy eyes and eyes with Keratoconus.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age>18
• Existence of Keratoconus
• written informed consent obtained

Exclusion Criteria:

• Earlier surgery such as PK, CXL, relaxing incisions
• Systemic diseases