Keratometry Flashcards
1
Q
R.E.Dx
A
Refractive error diagnosis
2
Q
R.E.Rx
A
Refractive error correction
3
Q
Keratometry
A
Measurement of the cornea
4
Q
Ophthalmometry
A
Measurement of the eye
5
Q
Antimetropia
A
One eye myope and other hyperope
6
Q
Anisometropia
A
Unequal refractive error of 1D or higher (usually)
7
Q
Components of keratometer
A
Illuminating object
Telescope
Doubling apparatus
Focusing mechanism
8
Q
WTR astigmatism expect
A
Less
9
Q
ATR astigmatism expect
A
More
10
Q
Oblique astigmatism expect
A
relatively the same
11
Q
Higher K readings indicate
A
Myopia
12
Q
Lower K readings indicate
A
Hyperopia
13
Q
Normal K reading
A
43-44D
14
Q
Increasing myopia with unchanged K indicates
A
Increasing axial length
15
Q
Anisometropia with equal K readings indicates
A
Unequal axial lengths
