Corneal topography in clinical practice - 30/11/19
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Developments in corneal topography allow for increasingly precise, detailed analysis of the corneal surface. This test is becoming indispensable in the treatment of complex corneas: keratoconus, corneal transplants, orthokeratology, etc. In refractive surgery, the combined analysis of the anterior and posterior cornea has permitted better screening for forme fruste keratoconus at risk for post-LASIK ectasia. Topography also assists in the calculation of premium intraocular lenses. Topography is an indispensable test for analyzing and following corneal disease.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Videokeratography, Corneal pachymetry, Refractive Surgery, Corneal Surgery, Laser, Keratoconus
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☆ | See this article, unabridged, illustrated and detailed, with electronic enhancements, in EMC-Ophtalmologie: Charpentier P, Gatinel D. Topographie cornéenne. EMC – Ophtalmologie 2018;16(1):1-7 [Article 21-200-A-16]. |
Vol 42 - N° 10
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