OCULUS Pentacam Interpretation Guide

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23 Case reports from daily practice
Figure 204: General Overview display revealing corneal thinning
A Pentacam® exam is useful for documenting corneal thickness. The thinnest spot is displayed in the
pachymetry map and can also be seen in the Scheimpflug images, facilitating follow-up examination
(Figure 204). The patient was kept on prophylactic Acyclovir 800 mg per day, omega 3 essential fatty
acid supplementation (flaxseed oil, 1g twice daily) and topical artificial tears.

OCULUS Pentacam Specifications

General

Measurement Time	Less than 2 seconds
Corneal Coverage	Up to 12 mm
Software	Pentacam Software
Data Transfer	USB
Corneal Topography	Yes
Display	External monitor required
Measurement Principle	Scheimpflug imaging
Camera	Rotating Scheimpflug camera
Light Source	Blue LED
Pachymetry	Yes
Anterior Chamber Analysis	Yes
Imaging Principle	Scheimpflug imaging
Fixation	Internal
Power Supply	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Resolution	High resolution
Lens Density Measurement	Yes
Dimensions	Varies depending on model and configuration
Weight	Varies by model, check manufacturer specifications
Number of Images	25 or 50