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标题：Comparison of variables measured with a Scheimpflug device for evaluation of progression and detection of keratoconus
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作者：Sophie Neuhann ; Anna Schuh ; Daniel Krause 等
期刊名称：Scientific Reports
电子版ISSN：2045-2322
出版年度：2020
卷号：10
期号：1
页码：1-6
DOI：10.1038/s41598-020-76020-6
出版社：Springer Nature
摘要：Keratoconus is a progressive ectatic corneal disorder, which can result in severe visual impairment. The new ABCD keratoconus classification system allows differentiated description of the disease. Aim of the study was to evaluate the components of this novel staging system (ARC, PRC, thinnest pachymetry) as well as topometric indices, deviation of normality indices, and other parameters in terms of repeatability and reliability. 317 eyes with keratoconus were examined twice with a Scheimpflug device (Pentacam, Oculus). Bland Altman analysis and intraclass correlations were carried out to evaluate the parameters repeatability and reliability. Apart from IHA (ICC = 0.730), all parameters showed excellent reliability (ICC > 0.900). ARC, PRC, thinnest pachymetry, Kmax, CKI, KI, Rmin, and Progression Avg were the best repeatable parameters with relative repeatability values < 2.5%. Other parameters performing well in terms of repeatability were IHD, ISV, IVA, and final D (RR < 13%). Regression analysis revealed consistently high repeatability along all stages of keratoconus for PRC, thinnest pachymetry, and CKI. All parameters of the ABCD staging system showed excellent reliability and repeatability, PRC and thinnest pachymetry even at all stages of keratoconus and can consequently be reliably used in the determination of keratoconus progression.
其他摘要：Abstract Keratoconus is a progressive ectatic corneal disorder, which can result in severe visual impairment. The new ABCD keratoconus classification system allows differentiated description of the disease. Aim of the study was to evaluate the components of this novel staging system (ARC, PRC, thinnest pachymetry) as well as topometric indices, deviation of normality indices, and other parameters in terms of repeatability and reliability. 317 eyes with keratoconus were examined twice with a Scheimpflug device (Pentacam, Oculus). Bland Altman analysis and intraclass correlations were carried out to evaluate the parameters repeatability and reliability. Apart from IHA (ICC = 0.730), all parameters showed excellent reliability (ICC > 0.900). ARC, PRC, thinnest pachymetry, Kmax, CKI, KI, Rmin, and Progression Avg were the best repeatable parameters with relative repeatability values < 2.5%. Other parameters performing well in terms of repeatability were IHD, ISV, IVA, and final D (RR < 13%). Regression analysis revealed consistently high repeatability along all stages of keratoconus for PRC, thinnest pachymetry, and CKI. All parameters of the ABCD staging system showed excellent reliability and repeatability, PRC and thinnest pachymetry even at all stages of keratoconus and can consequently be reliably used in the determination of keratoconus progression.