Older age, lower distance visual acuity, high oblique astigmatism and corneal findings were most indicative of finding diagnostically valuable results using Pentacam.
Researchers found that increased age, female sex, steroids at initial visit and stromal involvement were each linked with higher odds of developing further problems.
Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy is the top reason currently and lamellar procedures predominate, while surgical keratoconus intervention has declined in the same period.
An anterior segment camera called OmniCad evaluates numerous markers of ocular surface health using an algorithm derived from over a million clinical images.
Data shows a concerning relationship, emphasizing the need for heightened clinician awareness. Corneal toxicity from chronic topical therapy is one proposed mechanism.