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This chapter will discuss when to incorporate specific ophthalmic imaging modalities into the examination of the pediatric cornea patient, and how these devices can assist in the care of these challenging patients. An increasing number of imaging options are available to assist in diagnosis and management of the pediatric corneal patient. Choice of imaging device depends on the pathology of interest, patient age and level of cooperation, and availability of technology. We will discuss the benefits and limitations of various types of ophthalmic photography, microscopy, anterior segment optical coherence tomography, ultrasound biomicroscopy, topography, and keratometry. This chapter will also provide practical guidance as to how to perform some of the more specialized examination techniques.
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Christina Prescott, Lois Hart, and Kathryn Colby declare that they have no conflict of interest. No human or animal studies were carried out by the authors for this article.
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Prescott, C.R., Hart, L.J., Colby, K. (2017). Corneal Diseases in Children: Imaging. In: Colby, K. (eds) Corneal Diseases in Children. Essentials in Ophthalmology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55298-9_2
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