COT Flashcards : Keratometry 3%

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Q

The variance in corneal curvature measured with a keratometer reveals the

a. Radius of corneal curvature
b. Amount of corneal astigmatism
c. Cylinder axis
d. steepest K

A

b. Amount of corneal astigmatism

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If the K value of a patient being fit for RGP contact lenses is recorded as 43.50/44.50, the BC of CL fit “on K” would be which of the following?

a. 43.50
b. 44.00
c. 44.50
c. 45.00

A

a. 43.50

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What is an average corneal curvature measurement?

a. 42 D
b. 43 D
c. 44 D
d. 45 D

A

c. 44 D

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