Webinar: Clinical Applications Of Corneal Topography (Feb 22, 2024)
- Dr. Aaron T. Wolf, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FIAOMC
- Feb 22, 2024
- 1 min read
This comprehensive webinar (0:00 - 1:01:24) featuring Dr. Aaron Wolf explores the clinical applications of corneal topography and various ocular surface imaging technologies essential for modern eye care practitioners.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Mapping Technologies (3:23 - 24:37): Dr. Wolf explains the differences between Placido disc corneal topography (front surface only, best for contact lens surface fitting), Shimpflug tomography (provides front, back, and thickness data, gold standard for ectasia detection), and Fourier projection corneoscleral profilometry (broad mapping covering the cornea and sclera).
Clinical Indications & Billing (25:20 - 32:21): The presentation covers Medicare coverage indications for topography, emphasizing its use in diagnosing and managing corneal diseases and planning for specialty contact lenses.
Daily Applications (32:22 - 50:52): Topography is vital for dry eye diagnosis (non-invasive breakup time), myopia management (tracking axial length using optical biometry), and keratoconus detection.
Interpretation and Tips (50:53 - 1:01:24): Dr. Wolf provides practical tips for better scanning, such as taking multiple scans, checking alignment, and adjusting color scales to accurately visualize the corneal shape and detect PMD versus keratoconus.
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