Placido's Disc
The hand held Placido Disc is the easiest and most practical device for assessing corneal topography.
It comprises a circular disc with a series of alternating black and white concentric rings
with a central viewing lens.
The patient’s cornea is viewed through the lens with the rings facing the patient.
The rings are illuminated using a light situated behind and adjacent to the patient’s head.
The bright images of the rings visible to the observer through the central lens can be examined over an area of 4 to 6 mm in diameter.
Any eccentricities in these ring images is caused by irregularities in the topography of the cornea itself.
Commonly purchased with:
The Hiding Heidi Low Contrast Test – SDT-384-H
Lea Paediatric Acuity Test Puzzle – SGR-960-L
Lea Grating Paddles Set – SDT-956-L
Placido's Disc
