Oculus Pentacam® HR: Partner in achieving perfect vision​

In just a few seconds, this machine gives us precise diagnostic data of the whole anterior
segment of the eye. Anterior and posterior corneal curvatures are very important when assessing
candidates for the laser vision correction procedures because corneal thickness is one of the key
factors that need to be included in the final decision about the procedure. Furthermore, the data
from the posterior corneal curvature help with the detection of corneal ectasia, particularly with
keratoconus. The most important aspect is that the machine itself can classify keratoconus just
with the acquired data. All this information can be helpful in taking further steps with the
treatment of ectasia.
The picture resolution with Pentacam® HR is five times higher than the one gotten from the
previous Pentacam® models. This unique feature can be very useful with patient follow-ups after
cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, and phakic intraocular lens implantation.
It is well known that glaucoma (high intraocular pressure) is directly correlated with corneal
thickness. Pentacam® HR measures the corneal thickness and compares it with the measure
intraocular pressure levels, giving the exact value and compares it with the previous
measurements.
Finally, Pentacam® HR can easily diagnose the density and the type of cataract. This may be of
great importance in preoperative planning of complicated cataracts (old patients, mature
cataracts), and decrease the chance for intraoperative complications.