pachymetry
Corneal Thickness Measurement
Plain-language definition
A quick, painless measurement of corneal thickness, important for glaucoma risk assessment and LASIK planning.
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Where this term comes up
“pachymetry”
Condition · Keratoconus
“…the thinnest point after epithelial removal; the epithelium is roughly 50-60 microns thick, so a pre-op pachymetry around 450-460 microns is the practical floor - specialized protocols using hypotonic riboflavin or…”
Treatment · Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL)
“Perform pachymetry: measure corneal thickness (thin corneas can underestimate pressure)”
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Diagnostic terms describe tests, measurements, imaging, or exam techniques used to understand eye and neuro-ophthalmic problems.
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