Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Contact Lenses

In order to properly fit a patient for contact lenses, the radius of the cornea’s curvature must be measured with what instrument?
  1. Keratometer
  2. Lensometer
  3. Optokinetic drum
  4. Ultrasound pachymeter
Explanation
Answer: A - Keratometer

In order to properly fit a patient for contact lenses, the radius of the cornea’s curvature must be measured with a keratometer. Also known as an ophthalmometer, this instrument reports the cornea’s curvature in diopters.
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