Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Keratometry, Tonometry, and Refractometry

What part of the cornea does the keratometer measure?
  1. Optic cap
  2. Corneal endothelium
  3. Descemet’s membrane
  4. Corneal stroma
Explanation
Answer: A - Optic cap

A keratometer measures the optic cap, otherwise known as the central zone. The optic cap is the central portion of the cornea with a consistent radius of curvature.
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