Communicating with keratography.
BACKGROUND
Videokeratographic images are important in understanding the corneal topographic changes made by refractive surgery. These images are often poorly presented and cluttered with unnecessary, distracting information.


METHODS
A simple method for producing better quality keratographic images, using the Computed Anatomy TMS-1 instrument and an IBM-compatible computer running Microsoft Power-Point, is described. Scaling of the color-coded dioptric steps after refractive surgery is discussed.


RESULTS
This method yields a high-quality image, suitable for presentation or publication, and displays the corneal topography clearly and concisely.


CONCLUSIONS
High-quality videokeratographic images can be easily produced by computer. Modification of the image with better scaling and masking of unnecessary information enhances understanding of corneal topography.
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El-Maghraby Eye Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted