"ophthalmometer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ophthalmometers [plural]
Etymology: From ophthalmo- + -meter. Etymology templates: {{af|en|ophthalmo-|-meter}} ophthalmo- + -meter Head templates: {{en-noun}} ophthalmometer (plural ophthalmometers)
  1. (physiology) An instrument for measuring the size of a reflected image on the convex surface of the cornea and lens of the eye, by which their curvature can be ascertained. Categories (topical): Physiology Synonyms: keratometer Related terms: ophthalmometric, ophthalmometry

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