A corneal topographic map is eerily similar to a land contour map, as it displays the surface curvature of the cornea
The cornea is a dome-shaped transparent eye cover that protects the pupil, iris, and anterior chamber of the eye. The cornea works in conjunction with the ear, lens, and anterior chamber to provide 70 percent of the eye's optimal capacity. The corneal topographer is a computer-assisted videokeratography tool that aids in the graphical representation and examination of the cornea's surface. The use of corneal topographer tools provides a detailed overview that aids in the identification, control, and treatment of various eye conditions. The rising popularity of laser refractive errors correction and the increased use of contact lenses are driving the forward. Corneal topographers' capacity to only measure four points 3.6mm apart, or over 5% of the corneal surface, as well as a lack of quantitative assessments of regularity, stringent government regulations, high cost of corneal topography devices, and lack of awareness about their use will act as a restraint an...