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Is there any device to measure the actual thickness of the cornea?

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Pachymeter: The pachymeter is a standard device in ophthalmologists office to measure corneal thickness. It is part of a standard glaucoma work up and is used to monitor corneal edema and disease.

Dr Fishburn and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/29/2014

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