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Br J Ophthalmol 86:344-349 doi:10.1136/bjo.86.3.344
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    • Clinical science

Evaluation of the validity and reliability of A-scan ultrasound biometry with a single use disposable cover

Table 2

Summary of average thickness readings (and 95% confidence intervals), in unstretched and stretched state, for samples of 10 disposable oculofilm covers derived from five separate batches

Unstretched readings (mm) Stretched readings (mm)
Batch study sample number Travelling microscopy (CI) Coordinate (CI) Interferometry (CI)
1 (used in main study) 0.069 (0.020) 0.013 (0.0012) 0.012 (0.0029)
2 0.079 (0.020) 0.010 (0.0008)
3 0.080 (0.025) 0.008 (0.0008)
4 0.088 (0.024) 0.009 (0.0018)
5 0.069 (0.018) 0.010 (0.0024)

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