It is a well known diagnostic method and universally performed. But at the Clinic, our topography systems are linked to our excimer laser system allowing transfer of the topographic data to be incorporated in the treatment ablation profile and a personalized refractive result (otherwise known as Wavefront Guided LASIK).

It is important to stop contact lens wear use days prior to examination. Soft lenses can be stopped 2 to 3 days and hard contact lenses 8 to 15 days before the exam.

Keratoconus patients should routinely have topographic exams to determine staging and progression.