|
Definition of Keratoscopy
1. Noun. Examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface.
Medical Definition of Keratoscopy
1. 1. Examination of the reflections from the anterior surface of the cornea in order to determine the character and amount of corneal astigmatism. 2. A term first applied by Cuignet to his method of retinoscopy. Origin: kerato-+ G. Skopeo, to examine (05 Mar 2000)