单词 | keratometer |
释义 | > as lemmaskeraˈtometer keraˈtometer n. Brit. /ˌkɛrəˈtɒmᵻtə/ , U.S. /ˌkɛrəˈtɑmədər/ Ophthalmology an instrument for measuring the radii of curvature of the front surface of the cornea by observing images reflected in it; an ophthalmometer.ΚΠ 1886 C. M. Culver tr. E. Landolt Refraction & Accomm. of Eye iv. 330 Javal and Schiötz have adapted a similar disc to their keratometer. 1927 Amer. Jrnl. Ophthalmol. 10 683/2 In the measurement of irregular astigmatism in the center of the cornea, the keratometer is usually extremely valuable. 1972 J. Stone & A. J. Phillips Contact Lenses iv. 105 Since the optic radii of a contact lens are similar to those of the cornea, a keratometer may be used to check them. < as lemmas |
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