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Modified Krimsky test for irregular scarred corneas

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The measurement of the amount and nature of deviation is the essence of diagnostic workup of a patient with strabismus and also has important therapeutic implications while planning the amount of surgery or prescribing therapeutic prisms. Although Krimsky test is a useful method, it cannot be used to measure deviation in patients with scarred and irregular cornea with an anechoic posterior segment making it difficult to see the corneal reflex. We hereby take the opportunity to present a modification of the original Krimsky test which is extremely helpful in determining the deviation in patients with irregular opaque corneas.

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All the authors were involved in the concept and design of the study, data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation, drafting the manuscript, technical support, and final review of the manuscript.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, V.M.M.C & Safdarjung Hospital, Ring Road, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India

    Harindersingh Sethi, Mayuresh Naik & Mukesh Joshi

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, V.M.M.C & Safdarjung Hospital, Room No. 430 of Eye OPD, 4th Floor of OPD Building, Ring Road, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India

    Mayuresh Naik

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Harindersingh Sethi, Mayuresh Naik, and Mukesh Joshi has no conflicting interest.

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Sethi, H., Naik, M. & Joshi, M. Modified Krimsky test for irregular scarred corneas. Int Ophthalmol 37, 1243–1245 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-016-0392-3

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