A Study Of Keratometric Findings Based On Race.

Keratometric findings are often used to determine an initial trial lens base curve selection. A difference in average findings between races and ethnic groups may aid in predicting more accurately the proper base curve selection. Other known differences in ocular anatomy and physiology between races have been previously documented. This paper compares keratometric findings on a sample population of black, white, and native American people to determine if there is a significant difference in average corneal curvature. The results
show that the white population have the steepest corneal curvature, followed by native Americans and then blacks.