Keratometry used for?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Measuring curvature of anterior surface of cornea Ketatometry -o A keratometer, also known as a ophthalmometer, is a diagnostic instrument for measuring the curvature of the anterior surface of cornea. Keratometer reading provide the following information to assist in the overall assessment of the corneai) Radii of curvature of the corneaii) The degree of corneal astigmatismiii) The direction of the principal meridians of the eye, determining whether the astigmatism is with the rule or against the rule a key factor in contact lens fitting.iv) The presence of any corneal distortion.
Measuring curvature of anterior surface of cornea
Calculating Axial length of eyeball
Endothelial cell count
Intraocular pressure
Cornea