January 1, 2004

Central Corneal Thickness as a Risk Factor for Advanced Glaucoma Damage

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Abstract

Central corneal thickness is a powerful clinical factor in determining glaucoma severity at the initial examination by a specialist. Measuring CCT may aid the ophthalmologist in identification of glaucoma patients at high risk for progression.

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Leon W. Herndon (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d99b658988aeabbe685c97 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.122.1.17

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