Pachymeter is a medical device used for measuring the thickness of the cornea in human eyes. The process is known as Corneal Pachymetry. Both optical or ultrasound methods are carried out during the process of pachymetry, using this device. The importance of this innovative device is found to be immense in the field of Ophthalmology, as it offers several uses.
Pachymetry Process and Pachymeter
Pachymetry, using Pachymeter, is considered as an essential process while determining if laser surgery can be safely carried out on a patient or not. You must know that corneal tissue needs to be removed for the purpose of re-contouring the cornea in any type of refractive laser surgery. The use of pachymeter, as a part of pachymetry process, helps you to decide whether there is enough corneal tissue for safe LASIK procedure. Here, the adequate thickness of the cornea helps to prevent chances of abnormal corneal bulging. This is a side effect of laser eye surgery known as ectasia.
Detection Of Glaucoma
Through pachymetry process, using the Pachymeter, early detection of glaucoma is possible. Patients can be treated accordingly. Here, the method of detection involves measurement of the thickness of the cornea in patients that may influence intraocular pressure. This measurement is done using a caliper. According to doctors, the important use of Pachymeter is in place, owing to the increased use of contact lenses for longer duration in people. The method of treating such complications can be performed by physicians or using ultrasonic or optical methods.
Modern Type Of Pachymeter
Most of the modern types of Pachymeters work on ultrasound technology. Here, the method of measuring the corneal thickness consists of the ultrasonic type of pachymeters that make eye drops creating numbness. This is followed by immediate application of the caliper that can measure the thickness of the cornea. You will get analytical results immediately. Pachymeter working on ultrasonic principle is similar to laptops. They are portable and lightweight in design. They can be transported around the patient, instead of taking the patient near the device, whenever necessary. The process of pachymetry can be done in two different ways. Ultrasound pachymeters are said to be the latest when compared to the optical type of pachymeters. In the case of ultrasonic pachymeters, the device is used to touch the cornea in order to acquire the test results. This method creates less compression of the tissue. They provide immediate results. However, many of the physicians use both the methods to compare and get reliable results.
PalmScan AP2000 A-Scan and Pachymeter System
PalmScan type of pachymeters are considered as the latest portable devices. They combine the features of PalmScan A2000 A-Scan and P2000 Pachymeter into one. These devices have great importance in the medical world, connected to ophthalmology. The device is one of the state of the art tool used for successful cataract surgeries, especially suitable for implanting premium IOL modules. This innovative system is clinically proven and works accurately in the form of laser interferometer systems.By using this Pachymeter device, it is possible for you to penetrate the most dense cataract eyes.
The system is capable of interfacing to the Auto-Keratometer device to create a truly comprehensive biometry solution required for cataract surgeons. The device has a built-in IOL calculator that simplifies the IOL selection process, with the ability to insert desired IOLs. IOLs are known as Intraocular Lenses.
