keratoscopy

keratoscopy
1. Examination of the reflections from the anterior surface of the cornea in order to determine the character and amount of corneal astigmatism. 2. A term first applied by Cuignet to his method of retinoscopy. [kerato- + G. skopeo, to examine]

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ker·a·tos·co·py (ker″ə-tosґkə-pe) the examination of the cornea; more especially the study of the reflections of light from its anterior surface.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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