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Pachymetry is a simple eye test that uses an instrument called a pachymeter to measure the thickness of the cornea, a clear protective layer of the eye. It is used as a screening test for people who are suspected of developing glaucoma. This test generally takes less than 30 seconds per eye to evaluate the corneal thickness.

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Pachymetry - Uses, Procedure, and Techniques

The corneal thickness test, also known as pachymetry, is a simple, painless test to measure the accurate thickness of the cornea.

4 min readApril 26, 2023