Keratometry Flashcards

1
Q

Topography or Keratometry:

Measurements only at the center at the center of 3 mm

A

Keratometry

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2
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Topography or Keratometry:

Curvature and Optical Power only for two meridians

A

Keratometry

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3
Q

Topography or Keratometry:

Manual Alignment

A

Keratometry

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4
Q

Topography or Keratometry:

Provides a multitude of other data, such as contact lens fitting

A

Topography

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5
Q

Topography or Keratometry:

Applicable to any corneal abnormality

A

Topography

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6
Q

Topography or Keratometry:

Curvature & Optical Power on any meridian we select. Not limited to just two.

A

Topography

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7
Q

Topography or Keratometry:

Easy-to-use, requires just proper centration

A

Topography

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8
Q

Keratometry can monitor

A

changes in corneal surface

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9
Q

Keratometry is indispensable in

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planning and follow-up in laser-vision correction

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10
Q

Keratometry helps in

A

selecting a contact lens

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11
Q

Keratometry is still subject to

A

tear film stability

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12
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This is a diagnostic tool for

A

corneal abnormalities

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13
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Diagnostic tool for the a

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high-precision measurement of the distribution of conreal curvature

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14
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Keratometry (Topographers) may expose meridians that

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may be different in different optical zones

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15
Q

Sparser Mires indicate:

A
Larger magnification
Reduced curvature (flatter)
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16
Q

Denser Mires indicate:

A
Smaller magnification 
Increased Curvature (steeper)
17
Q

What is another term for Keratometer?

A

Opthalmometer

18
Q

In order to study a patient’s accomodation,

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you must know the corneal changes