Repeatability and reproducibility of horizontal corneal diameter and anterior corneal power measurements using the Oculus Keratograph 4

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the repeatability and reproducibility of horizontal corneal diameter (HCD) and anterior corneal power (ACP) measurements obtained with the Oculus Keratograph 4 (OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH).

Methods: These parameters (HCD and ACP) were prospectively measured in quick succession three times in each of the right eyes of 40 healthy subjects, aged 18–28 years, with normal vision (6/6 or better visual acuity) in the first session by a single examiner. Measurements were then repeated in the second session scheduled 1 week later by the same examiner using the same instrument. Repeatability and reproducibility of HCD and ACP measurements was assessed based on the intra-session and intersession within-subject standard deviation (s_w), repeatability (2.77s_w), coefficient of variation (CoV) and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC).

Results: Intra-session repeatability and intersession reproducibility of all measured parameters showed a repeatability (2.77s_w) of 0.35 mm or less for HCD and 0.35 D or less for ACP, a CoV of 0.30% or less and an ICC of more than 0.9.

Conclusion: HCD and ACP measurements obtained using an Oculus Keratograph 4 show good repeatability and reproducibility in healthy eyes; therefore, these parameters can be used for longitudinal follow-up when measured with this device.