Photogrammetry experiments with a model eye

Abstract

Digital photogrammetry was performed on stereophotographs of the optic nerve head of a modified Zeiss model eye in which optic cups of varying depth could be simulated. Experiments were undertaken to determine the impact of both photographic and ocular variables on the photo-grammetric measurements of cup depth. The photogrammetric procedure tolerates refocusing, repositioning, and realignment as well as small variations in the geometric position of the camera. Progressive underestimation of cup depth was observed with increasing myopia, while progressive overestimation was noted with increasing hyperopia. High cylindrical errors at axis 90° led to significant errors in cup depth estimates, while high cylindrical errors at axis 180° did not materially affect the accuracy of the analysis. Finally, cup depths were seriously underestimated when the pupil diameter was less than 5.0 mm.