loading...| Preferred Name |
corneal topography |
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| Synonyms |
videokeratography |
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| Definitions |
The measurement of curvature and shape of the anterior surface of the cornea using techniques such as keratometry, keratoscopy, photokeratoscopy, profile photography, computer-assisted image processing and videokeratography. This measurement is often applied in the fitting of contact lenses and in diagnosing corneal diseases or corneal changes including keratoconus, which occur after keratotomy and keratoplasty. |
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http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0004345 |
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SNOMEDCT:252830007 MeSH:D019781 MedDRA:10011052 |
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| definition |
The measurement of curvature and shape of the anterior surface of the cornea using techniques such as keratometry, keratoscopy, photokeratoscopy, profile photography, computer-assisted image processing and videokeratography. This measurement is often applied in the fitting of contact lenses and in diagnosing corneal diseases or corneal changes including keratoconus, which occur after keratotomy and keratoplasty. |
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videokeratography |
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corneal topography |
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efo1:EFO_0004345 |
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corneal topography |
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| term editor |
Dani Welter |
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