Golden Key Hospital strengthens eye investigation unit

The Golden Key Eye and ENT hospital has acquired the latest Corneal Topography Unit to strengthen its eye investigations.

A non-invasive medical imaging technique for mapping the surface curvature of the cornea, corneal topography is considered a vital diagnostic tool in any ophthalmology practice. Since the majority of the refractive power of the eye is in the cornea, topography can be critical in determining the quality of a patient’s vision, a hospital spokesman said.

Computerised three-dimensional corneal topography measures corneal curvature with great precision, helping eye surgeons to accurately assess pre-operative corneal curvature, to plan appropriate refractive procedures and closely monitor surgical outcomes in refractive operations, he said.

“The new equipment acquired is also helpful in identifying corneal diseases such as kerotoconus and in fitting and following up the use of contact lenses.