Instruments To Evaluate The Cornea Flashcards
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Slit lamp
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3D real-time vies
2
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Keratometer
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Measures curvature of cornea (central 3mm)
3
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Pachymeter
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Measures the cornea thickness with ultrasound
4
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Corneal topographer
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Measures shape/curve of cornea
5
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Specular microscope
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Analyzes the endothelium of cornea (inner most layer)
6
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Confocal microscope
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Analyzes the cornea cell structure. All layers of cornea are identifiable