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A novel screening method for Keratoconus (conic front surface of the eye) for use in disadvantaged populations

Not Applicable
Conditions
Keratoconus
Eye - 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
NameTimeMethod
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
NameTimeMethod
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