Corneal Topography and High Order Aberrations in Regular Contraceptive Pills

Conditions: Cornea, Refraction Error

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 Years – 40 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Enrollment: 40

Sponsor: Elshimaa A.Mateen

Location: Ophthalmology Department, Sohag University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University Sohag Sohag Governorate

Summary

Effect of regular usage of contraceptive pills on corneal topography and corneal high-order aberrations

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 18-40 years. * Prescribed combined oral contraceptive pills as part of routine gynecological care. * Willing to undergo corneal topography/tomography before starting treatment and after 1 year. * No previous history of corneal disease or ocular surgery. * Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Keratoconus or suspected corneal ectasia. * Corneal opacity, dystrophy, degeneration, or scarring. * Previous ocular surgery or significant ocular trauma. * Current contact lens use or recent contact lens use without adequate discontinuation period. * Active ocular surface disease or severe dry eye. * Glaucoma, uveitis, retinal disease, or other significant ocular pathology. * Diabetes mellitus, autoimmune disease, thyroid disease, pregnancy, or lactation. * Use of other hormonal therapy or systemic medications known to affect corneal parameters.

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