Definitions for "Pachymetry"
An procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
measurement of the thickness of the cornea, using a small ultrasound instrument. The thickness of the corneaaffects the pressure: a thicker than average cornea may give an artificially high pressure reading.
Measures corneal thickness. Since Lasik corrects vision by removing a thin layer of corneal tissue, this measurement verifies the safety of the procedure for each patient.