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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Applanation epitheliopathy

Applanation epitheliopathy

Category(ies): Cornea, Glaucoma, Iris
Contributor: Jesse Vislisel, MD and Wallace L.M. Alward, MD
Photographer: Stefani Karakas, CRA

Applanation tonometry is the gold standard for intraocular pressure assessment. During this technique a circular Goldmann applanation tip contacts the surface of the cornea. Epithelial disruption may occur if care is not taken during applanation, leading to a circle of positive fluorescein staining as seen in this photograph.