Keratoscopy

Keratoscopy (from the Greek kerato - cornea and skopeo - look, observe) is a method of examining the cornea of ​​the eye using optical instruments.

During keratoscopy, an ophthalmologist examines the cornea in transmitted light using a slit lamp. This allows you to examine in detail all layers of the cornea, identify its opacities, ulcers, scars and other pathological changes.

Keratoscopy is performed as an independent diagnostic method or in combination with other methods - biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy. It is necessary for the diagnosis and monitoring of corneal diseases such as keratitis, keratoconus, and dystrophy.

Keratoscopy is a simple and informative method for studying the condition of the cornea, widely used in ophthalmological practice.

Keratoscopy is a method of optical diagnostics of the cornea of ​​the eye, allowing real-time detection and visualization of its pathological changes with minimal discomfort for the patient. First used in the clinic of G.V. Kovalevsky in the diagnosis of keratitis in 1965 under the name “keratophotometry” or “densophoria” (G.A. Shirshikov, I.B. Kurnikov). All keratoscopy studies were carried out by German ophthalmologists (H.-W. von Frenckel and K.E. Kertel), and later the KERATEX keratoscopy research center was created, headed by H. Bandisch. Over the past 30 years, the method has been transformed to the level of universal optical technology, comparable in information content to the ultrasound research method and reflecting all anatomical, functional, biochemical, microbiorhythmic and metabolic changes in the cornea. The importance of using keratoscopy for early and timely objective diagnosis of various corneal pathologies is determined by the constantly growing number of medical institutions and practicing personnel using this method. The method formed the basis for the creation of a whole series of medical products, including a biometric keratotester, a keratoanalyzer, a keratolocator, a keratocorneal electrical stimulator, a device for determining the duration and depth of coagulate formation in the surgical area during lensectomy, a device for measuring the optical power of the cornea, and a Corneal Colorimeter device. "(determination of pupil color), automatic keratometer, etc. The type of apparatus used determines the object and purpose of the examination.