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- keratitis
- Infection or inflammation of the cornea which can be caused by a variety of conditions,
including infections, dry eyes, foreign objects, contact lenses, intense light, vitamin A
deficiency or allergies. Usual treatment is with antibiotic or anti-viral eye drops and
ointments. An eye care professional should provide medical advice.
- keratoconus
- Hereditary, degenerative corneal disease characterized by generalized thinning and
cone-shaped protrusion of the corneal area usually affecting the vision of both eyes.
See Free Eye Tests.
- keratome
- Knife with a triangular blade used for corneal incisions.
- keratometer
- Device for measuring the curvature of the cornea and for detecting and measuring
astigmatism. The keratometer measures the frontal curvature, or steepness, of the cornea
and compares high and low points to determine if a refractive problem exists.
- keratometry
- Measurement of the form and curvature of the cornea
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