OCULUS Pentacam Interpretation Guide

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Figure 89: Show 2 Exams Pachymetric showing thick corneas with abnormal
corneal thickness progression in OD and OS
Figure 87: Scheimpflug image showing clear
cornea in OD with no peak in the
densitogram for the endothelium
Figure 88: Scheimpflug image showing clear
cornea in OS with no peak in the
densitogram for the endothelium
11.3 Case 2: Ocular hypertension
by Prof. Renato Ambrósio Jr, Marcela Q. Salomão, MD
The case below shows a patient with ocular hypertension. Please note the clear appearance of the
corneas in the Scheimpflug images (Figure 87, Figure 88) below as well as their thickness in the
Show 2 Exams display (Figure 89).
11 Corneal Thickness

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