A novel screening method for Keratoconus (conic front surface of the eye) for use in disadvantaged populations
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- KeratoconusEye - Diseases / disorders of the eye
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12622000673741
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of New South Wales
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 38
Inclusion Criteria
Individuals who are clinically diagnosed as keratoconus in one or both eyes based on standard optometric tests (Test group)
Individuals with no clinical signs of keratoconus or other corneal ectatic conditions (control/comparator group)
Exclusion Criteria
Severe dry eye
Sensitivity towards rigid contact lenses
Allergies anaesthetic eye drops
Corneal ectasia other than keratoconus,
Current rigid lens wearers (including orthokeratology)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method detect a keratoconus index (or indices) that differentiates keratoconus from normal corneas using the corneal shape reconstructed from the post-lens tear film photographs obtained from a smart phone. [ 10 minutes after contact lens insertion]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method