Clinical Scorecard: Investigating the Impact of Age on Central Corneal Thickness and Its Correlation with Ocular Biometric Measurements in Pediatric Patients
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
CCT is influenced by age, axial length, anterior chamber depth, and corneal curvature.
Target Population
Care Setting
Key Highlights
Mean CCT was 551.53 ± 32.93 μm in the cohort.
CCT positively correlates with age, axial length, and anterior chamber depth.
Thinner CCT is associated with myopia and steeper corneal curvature.
CCT increases significantly in children aged 3-12 years.
No significant change in CCT observed in children aged 13-17 years.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
CCT is a key parameter in diagnosing various ophthalmic conditions.
Management
CCT should be considered in pediatric myopia management and orthokeratology safety.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Longitudinal assessment of CCT is recommended in children aged 3-12 years.
Risks
Thinner CCT is a risk factor for primary open-angle glaucoma.
Patient & Prescribing Data
393 children aged 3 to 17 years with complete ocular biometric data.
Myopic children exhibited thinner CCT compared to non-myopic peers.
