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GP CLINICAL EDUCATION

Fluorescein Pattern Identification Guide - 1

2D flatter than "K"
Excessive apical bearing, excessive inferior edge standoff
 

2D steeper than "K"
Excessive peripheral sealoff
 

1D flatter than "K"
Excessive apical bearing, excessive inferior edge standoff
 

1D steeper than "K"
Mild peripheral sealoff
 

Alignment pattern
Even pattern centrally with slightly greater clearance peripherally
 

Spherical BC on 3D WTR astigmatic cornea
Horizontal bearing and excessive vertical pooling is observed
 

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