Corneal biomechanics measured with the ocular response analyser in patients with unilateral open-angle glaucoma (original) (raw)

This study evaluates the relationship between corneal biomechanics and intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with unilateral primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) using the ocular response analyser (ORA). The findings reveal a significant linear correlation between corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal-compensated IOP (IOPcc), while the corneal resistance factor (CRF) does not show similar dependence on IOP. In glaucomatous eyes, CH values were significantly lower compared to fellow eyes; however, this difference in CH was neutralized upon correcting for IOP. These results underscore the importance of IOP in assessing corneal biomechanical properties in POAG.