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Meaning of pachometer
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pachometer (n.)
An instrument for measuring thickness, as of the glass of a mirror, or of paper; a pachymeter.
pachometer Sentence Examples
- The ophthalmologist used a pachometer to measure the thickness of the patient's cornea.
- Pachometry is a valuable tool for detecting and monitoring corneal diseases.
- The normal range of corneal thickness measured by pachometer is between 490-550 micrometers.
- Thinning of the cornea, as measured by pachometer, can be an early sign of glaucoma.
- Post-operative pachometry is used to monitor the healing of corneal incisions.
- Ultrasonic pachometers measure corneal thickness by emitting a high-frequency sound wave.
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) can also be used for pachometry, providing additional structural information.
- Intraocular pressure can influence corneal thickness measurements using a pachometer.
- The thickness of the cornea is an important factor in refractive surgery, and pachometer is used to guide surgical planning.
- Regular pachometry exams can help detect and manage corneal disorders before they progress.
FAQs About the word pachometer
An instrument for measuring thickness, as of the glass of a mirror, or of paper; a pachymeter.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ophthalmologist used a pachometer to measure the thickness of the patient's cornea.
Pachometry is a valuable tool for detecting and monitoring corneal diseases.
The normal range of corneal thickness measured by pachometer is between 490-550 micrometers.
Thinning of the cornea, as measured by pachometer, can be an early sign of glaucoma.
