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Chapter-04 Elevation Maps

BOOK TITLE: Corneal Topography in Clinical Practice (Pentacam System): Basics and Clinical Interpretation

Author
1. Sinjab Mazen M
ISBN
9788184486544
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10177_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
1. Medical School, Damascus University, Syria, Damascus University; Al Mouasat University Hospital, Damascus, Syria; Damascus University; Al Zahra Medical Group, Damascus, Syria; Elite Medical Center in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Damascus University; Al Mouasat University Hospital, Damascus, Syria; Damascus University; Damascus, Syria; Elite Medical Center in Riyadh, KSA, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria; Damascus University, Damascus, Syria; Dr Haifa Eye Hospital, Bahrain
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Abstract

Chapter four talks about the elevation maps. Principles of the elevation maps and the reference body are fully discussed. The reference body can be spherical, ellipsoid or toric ellipsoid. All these types can be displayed either in float mode or no-float mode. Clinical interpretation of the elevation maps is fully discussed with mentioning of the risky shapes and values. The enhanced spherical reference body of Belin is also covered.

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