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2021-05-06 08:11:35
Doctor, Can A Slit Lamp Examination Must Detect Mild Keratoconus? Pls Inform Me The Query's Ans, Doc.
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Yes it can detect using slit lamp. But the progression of it needs to be assessed using pentacam or corneal topography every 6 monthly to annually

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Yes it can

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