Optical coherence tomography imaging in keratoconus

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is being increasingly used as a tool in the diagnosis and management of keratoconus. While elevation‐based topography remains essential, there is an expanding role for cross‐sectional OCT imaging in the diagnosis of the disease. Images and measurements of corneal thickness, and in particular, epithelial thickness, may be important in diagnosing early cases, and following procedures such as intrastromal corneal ring segments, corneal transplants and corneal collagen cross‐linking.

Key words:

• keratoconus
• OCT
• optical coherence tomography