keratoscopy

9.9

To look at the clear front part of the eye with a special light to find surface problems

noun
/ˌkɛrəˈtɒskəpi/

Specialized

: queratoscopia

The ophthalmologist performed a keratoscopy to assess the patient's corneal surface for any distortions.

Examples

Modern keratoscopy techniques allow for precise detection of slight corneal irregularities.
During the keratoscopy, the specialist found several irregularities.
After her eye injury, the doctor recommended keratoscopy to check for hidden defects.
The doctor performed a keratoscopy on the patient.
After her eye injury, the doctor recommended keratoscopy to check for hidden defects.
The ophthalmologist performed a keratoscopy to assess the patient's corneal surface for any distortions.
Modern keratoscopy techniques allow for precise detection of slight corneal irregularities.

Surface Forms

keratoscopy singular

keratoscopies plural

Morphology

keratoscopy = kerato (opaque) = kerato + scopy

Formed from the medical combining form 'kerato-' and the specialized suffix '-scopy'; both elements are technical and not transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Keratoscopy breaks into kerato- from a Greek word meaning 'horn', because the cornea, the front part of the eye, was thought to be horn-like, and -scopy as in microscope meaning 'to look' or 'examine'. So, keratoscopy is the careful 'looking at' or examination of the corneal surface to find any problems.