Complete Procedure of Pachymetry?

Pachymetry is a measurement of the corneal thickness. This test just takes a few seconds to perform, is painless, and is required before Laser Vision Correction(Lasik or PRK) because these procedures reshape the cornea and it is helpful to know how thick the cornea is before the procedure. Pachymetry is less important prior to cataract surgery(though I still do it) because we perfrom that technique behind the cornea and do not cause any change in shape or thickness of the cornea.... more

Pachymetry is the measurement of the thickness of the cornea. It can be done by different methods, all of which are quick and painless.