Corneal Topography Flashcards

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Describe the different corneal regions

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The most central zone is called the corneal cap - it is also known as the optic zone or the apical cap.

Paracentral/mid-peripheral region is the flattest region of the cornea.

The peripheral region on average has the greatest aspherity.

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Why is corneal topogrpahy of interest to us?

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