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Abstract
Background
Our aim was to investigate the impact of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis on corneal and lenticular optical densitometry, pachymetry and anterior chamber depth in children.
Methods
Fifty‐four patients who had allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (study group) and 54 age‐matched healthy children (control group) were recruited in this cross‐sectional and comparative study. Corneal and lenticular optical densitometry, pachymetry, corneal volume and anterior chamber depth measurements were taken with the Scheimpflug imaging system.
Results
The lens density and anterior chamber depth were similar between the groups (p > 0.05), while corneal density and thickness were significantly higher in the study group (p < 0.05). Although the corneal volume was higher in children with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.07).
Conclusions
The cornea is affected in allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in respect to optical density and thickness, while the anterior chamber and lens are not influenced.
Acknowledgement
This study was presented as an electronic poster at the ESCRS 2014 London Congress.