Influences of Tropicamide on Anterior Segment Parameters with Pentacam in Healthy Individuals
Articles > Article · 2012
Authors: Melis PALAMAR ONAY, Zerrin ALKAN, SAİT EĞRİLMEZ, AYŞE YAĞCI
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2012, vol 29, pp 349-352
Summary
BACKGROUND: This study aims to investigate the effects of tropicamide 1% on the main numerical parameters of anterior segment with the Pentacam rotating Scheimpflug camera in healthy individuals. METHODS: Pentacam measurements of 50 (25 female and 25 male) healthy individuals before and after 25 min of tropicamide 1% instillation were performed and compared. For comparison of the test parameters, paired t-test was used in the groups. RESULTS: Mean age in the study group was 28.40±4.58 years (range 18-35 years). Measurements between 2 sessions were significantly different for the parameters of anterior chamber depth (ACD) and anterior chamber volume (ACV) (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Tropicamide 1% instillation leads to a significant increment in ACD and ACV measurements. Effects of tropicamide on these parameters for Pentacam measurements should be considered to ensure exact clinical interpretation in ophthalmologic practice.