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ArticleTranslational vision science & technology2023

Diagnostic Potential of Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Scans for Pseudomonas Keratitis.

Haidar Khalil, Matthias Bolz, Klemens Waser, Leon Pomberger, Peter Laubichler, Paul Jirak, Nino Hirnschall

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Haidar KhalilDepartment of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Kepler University Clinic GmbH, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria.
Matthias BolzDepartment of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Kepler University Clinic GmbH, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria.
Klemens WaserDepartment of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Kepler University Clinic GmbH, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria.
Leon PombergerDepartment of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Kepler University Clinic GmbH, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria.
Peter LaubichlerDepartment of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Kepler University Clinic GmbH, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria.
Paul JirakDepartment of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Kepler University Clinic GmbH, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria.
Nino HirnschallDepartment of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Kepler University Clinic GmbH, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the diagnostic value of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) scans for Pseudomonas keratitis. Methods: Patients with treatment-naïve keratitis underwent AS-OCT imaging. The following parameters were evaluated: corneal thickness (CT), infiltrate thickness (IT), infiltrate diameter (ID), tissue loss/gain, entropy, and distance of the lesion from the corneal pupillary center. Three different OCT devices were used for the analysis. The relationship between the detected pathogen and the OCT patterns was analyzed. Results: Nineteen eyes of 19 patients were included in the analysis: seven cases in the Pseudomonas group and 12 cases in the Gram-positive group. The mean (SD) values for the Pseudomonas and Gram-positive groups, respectively, were as follows: CT, 834 µm (165 µm) and 760 µm (120 µm); IT, 290 µm (152 µm) and 287 µm (84 µm); ID, 2067 µm (1470 µm) and 1307 µm (745 µm); distance to center, 3.0 mm (1.2 mm) and 3.0 mm (1.6 mm); epithelial defect, 1193 µm (586 µm) and 484 µm (615 µm); tissue gain, +31% (19%) and +10% (12%); and entropy level, 4.0 (0.8) and 3.9 (1.1). Conclusions: This study introduces novel insights by identifying specific OCT parameters that distinguish Pseudomonas keratitis, including a 30% tissue gain. These findings align with earlier research that underscores the potential of OCT in differentiating various pathogens causing keratitis. Translational Relevance: The findings of this study could be used to develop new diagnostic strategies for Pseudomonas keratitis. The OCT findings could be used to develop new biomarkers for the infection.

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KeratitisTomography, Optical CoherenceCorneaHumansPseudomonasPupil

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PMID38019500
PMCPMC10691401
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