Term info
database cross reference
- SNOMEDCT:252830007
- MeSH:D019781
- MedDRA:10011052
definition
The measurement of curvature and shape of the anterior surface of the cornea using techniques such as keratometry, keratoscopy, photokeratoscopy, profile photography, computer-assisted image processing and videokeratography. This measurement is often applied in the fitting of contact lenses and in diagnosing corneal diseases or corneal changes including keratoconus, which occur after keratotomy and keratoplasty.
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has exact synonym
videokeratography
term editor
Dani Welter