A review of keratoconus: diagnosis, pathophysiology, and genetics

VM Tur, C MacGregor, R Jayaswal, D O'Brart… - Survey of …, 2017 - Elsevier
We discuss new approaches to the early detection of keratoconus and recent investigations
regarding the nature of its pathophysiology. We review the current evidence for its complex …

Corneal biomechanics–a review

S Kling, F Hafezi - Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose In recent years, the interest in corneal biomechanics has strongly increased. The
material properties of the cornea determine its shape and therefore play an important role in …

Integration of Scheimpflug-based corneal tomography and biomechanical assessments for enhancing ectasia detection

R Ambrósio Jr, BT Lopes… - Journal of Refractive …, 2017 - journals.healio.com
PURPOSE: To present the Tomographic and Biomechanical Index (TBI), which combines
Scheimpflugbased corneal tomography and biomechanics for enhancing ectasia detection …

[HTML][HTML] Optimized artificial intelligence for enhanced ectasia detection using Scheimpflug-based corneal tomography and biomechanical data

R Ambrósio Jr, AP Machado, E Leão, JMG Lyra… - American journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose To optimize artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to integrate Scheimpflug-based
corneal tomography and biomechanics to enhance ectasia detection. Design Multicenter …

Novel pachymetric parameters based on corneal tomography for diagnosing keratoconus

R Ambrósio Jr, ALC Caiado, FP Guerra… - Journal of refractive …, 2011 - journals.healio.com
PURPOSE: To describe pachymetric progression indices (PPI) of the Pentacam HR (Oculus
Optikgeräte GmbH) and the concept of relational thickness, and to test their accuracy for …

Corneal deformation measurement using Scheimpflug noncontact tonometry

Y Hon, AKC Lam - Optometry and Vision Science, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Purpose To determine the intraexaminer repeatability and intersession reproducibility of
corneal deformation measurement using Scheimpflug noncontact tonometry (Corvis ST) on …

Proteases, proteolysis and inflammatory molecules in the tears of people with keratoconus

SA Balasubramanian, S Mohan, DC Pye… - Acta …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose: To investigate the expression of proteases, proteolytic activity and cytokines in the
tear film of people with keratoconus. Methods: Basal tears from people with keratoconus …

Biomechanics and structure of the cornea: implications and association with corneal disorders

J Ma, Y Wang, P Wei, V Jhanji - Survey of ophthalmology, 2018 - Elsevier
Recent studies have shown that alterations in corneal biomechanical properties are
associated with corneal pathologies, particularly corneal ectasia. Moreover, these …

Development and validation of a correction equation for Corvis tonometry

AA Joda, MMS Shervin, D Kook… - Computer methods in …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Primary objective: This study uses numerical analysis and validation against clinical data to
develop a method to correct intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements obtained using the …

[HTML][HTML] Dynamic ultra high speed Scheimpflug imaging for assessing corneal biomechanical properties

R Ambrósio Jr, I Ramos, A Luz, FC Faria… - Revista Brasileira de …, 2013 - SciELO Brasil
OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel technique for clinical characterization of corneal
biomechanics using non-invasive dynamic imaging. METHODS: Corneal deformation …