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Corneal Imaging and an ‘Overlooked Source’

Investigators evaluate how iris pigmentation influences Scheimpflug-derived corneal densitometry measurements.

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A recent study found that individuals with light-colored irises exhibited a 6.6% relative increase in corneal densitometry compared to those with dark-colored irises. The observational study involved 91 eyes from 47 healthy White participants aged 21 to 41, all with normal vision and no ocular history. Using Scheimpflug imaging, the researchers assessed corneal density and found that lighter irises correlated with higher densitometry values. Despite valuable findings, the narrow age range and controlled conditions may limit the generalizability of results.

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Corneal Imaging and an ‘Overlooked Source’

Investigators evaluate how iris pigmentation influences Scheimpflug-derived corneal densitometry measurements.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • February 17, 2026

  • 3 min

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