Clinical Ophthalmology (Oct 2020)
Contribution of Posterior Corneal Astigmatism to Total Corneal Astigmatism in a Sample of Egyptian Population
Abstract
Mohamed Hosny, Alaa Badawy, Lobna Khazbak, Mohamed Anis, Sarah Azzam Ophthalmology, Cairo University, Giza, EgyptCorrespondence: Mohamed HosnyOphthalmology, Cairo University, 84 Shehab Street, Mohandeseen, Giza 12411, EgyptTel +20 1000007675Email [email protected]: To determine the percentage of contribution of the magnitude of posterior corneal astigmatism to total corneal astigmatism using Scheimpflug imaging.Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 356 eyes of 356 patients, where the total corneal astigmatism was calculated by addition of anterior and posterior corneal astigmatism using vector analysis and then the percentage of posterior to total corneal astigmatism was calculated.Results: The percentage of contribution of posterior to total corneal astigmatism was about 30% in patients with With The Rule astigmatism and about 8% in patients with Against The Rule astigmatism.Conclusion: Posterior corneal astigmatism should not be neglected during calculation of total corneal astigmatism as neglecting posterior corneal astigmatism can result in errors during calculation and correction of astigmatism.Keywords: posterior corneal astigmatism, total corneal astigmatism, Scheimpflug imaging, vector analysis
