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Corneal topography
Corneal topography is a sophisticated method of providing a detailed mapping of the curvature or shape of the cornea. Computerized analysis can be used to look for abnormalities, explain vision problems, or evaluate before and after lasik, refractive, or lens implant surgery.
Dr. Jeffrey Kalt reviewed this
36 year experience in Ophthalmology
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How might one evaluate corneal topography results?
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A 29-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: corneal topography?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Been wearing glasses with power -6.25d l, -7.5d r for 5 yrs.Corneal topography today(dilated pupil)-power came out as -5.5d l, -6.25d r.Problem?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I have wavefront error of 0.663 micro m, but the corneal curvature looks fine (topography). Should i undergo wavefront lasik for my bad glares or wait?
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Photophobia, ghosting, glares, starbursts.No cataract, power fine, no astigmatism n cornea ok(topography).Wavefront error of 0.66.What should I do to cure?
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My EyeDoc gave me paper with title:"3D Disc Report OU w/ Topography".There stands Average thickness RNFL:Right 94,left 92. What is this and is it bad?
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A 35-year old female asked:
I have been on a low carb, keto diet and after a few weeks I noticed bumps and uneven skin on my thighs. I read it could be the reduction of inflammation from the diet revealing my real thigh topography. Could this be true? I think I have lipedema.
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A 35-year old asked:
What is a cornea?
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Is the cornea at the back?
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What are corneal flash burns?
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What happens if i move my cornea?
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How can you heal a corneal abraision?
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Is it possible that cornea melted regenerate ?
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What could make a person need a cornea donation?
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A 28-year old female asked:
What is corneal edema?
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How do corneal transplants work?
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What are corneal transplants for?
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What is recurrent corneal erosion?
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Is there a remedy for micro cornea?
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Ulcerated cornea. Do i need surgery?
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How to best reduce plaque on cornea?
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A 58-year old female asked:
Does the cornea get thinner with age?
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How dangerous are corneal transplants?
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Do corneal transplants generally work?
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What does a scratched cornea look like?
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What are the signs of a scratched cornea?
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What are the symptoms of corneal dystrophy?
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Does nicotine affect the cornea in any way?
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Has anyone treated corneal dystrophy before?
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What is recovery time for corneal transplants?
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