What is corneal pachymetry in Ophthalmic Surgery?

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Abbreviation for Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty, a partial corneal transplant technique.

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Intermediate Technical IVT

Measurement of corneal thickness, important for glaucoma diagnosis and refractive surgery planning.

corneal thickness measurement pachymetry

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corneal pachymetry IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Measurement of corneal thickness, important for glaucoma diagnosis and refractiv...

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