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Distribution and Associated Factors of Keratometry and Corneal Astigmatism in an Elderly Population Publisher Pubmed



Hashemi H1 ; Aghamirsalim M2 ; Hashemi A3 ; Khabazkhoob M4
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  1. 1. Noor Ophthalmology Research Center, Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Translational Ophthalmology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Noor Research Center for Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Scientific Reports Published:2024


Abstract

To determine the distribution of keratometry and corneal astigmatism (CA) and their association with demographic factors, systemic parameters, anthropometric measures, ocular biometric indices, and refractive errors in people aged 60 years and above. In this cross-sectional study, 160 clusters were randomly selected from Tehran city (Iran) using the multi-stage cluster sampling method. All participants underwent optometric examinations including testing uncorrected and best-corrected distance visual acuity, non-cycloplegic autorefraction, and subjective refraction. Pentacam imaging for all participants was carried out using Pentacam AXL. Keratometry and CA were reported based on Pentacam’s data. The average, standard deviation (SD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of flat keratometry (Kf), steep keratometry (Ks), mean keratometry (mean K), and CA were 44.02 ± 1.58 D (95% CI 43.94–44.1), 44.86 ± 1.67 D (95% CI 44.78–44.94), 44.44 ± 1.58 D (95% CI 44.36–44.52), and 0.84 ± 0.74 D (95% CI 0.81–0.87), respectively. The 95% and 99% percentiles of mean K were 47.1 and 48.6 D, respectively. According to the multiple generalized estimating equation model, the mean K was significantly higher in males, in myopes, and in those with higher systolic blood pressure. Moreover, the mean K was inversely related to the axial length, height, anterior chamber depth (ACD), corneal diameter, and central corneal thickness (CCT). The prevalence of various types of CA based on a cut-off > 0.50 D was as follows; with-the-rule: 32.5% (95% CI 30.6–34.4), against-the-rule: 18.2% (95% CI 16.7–19.7), and oblique: 10.0% (95% CI 9.1–11.0). The present study investigated the normal distribution of keratometry and CA in individuals ≥ 60 years, and results can be used in clinical matters, especially in intraocular lens power calculation. Sex, systolic blood pressure, height, and some biometric components such as ACD, corneal diameter, and CCT were significantly related to keratometry and should be considered. © The Author(s) 2024.
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