11 Measuring Procedure
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If the "QS" display
reads OK, the measurement is correct and can be reproduced.
is red, you must repeat the measurement.
is highlighted in yellow, click on the "QS" button.
The following dialog box appears:
Check the measurement results.
If you have any doubts, repeat the measurement.
Notes on individual parameters
Analysed Area
If this value is less than the permissible threshold, the patient must
widen his or her eye.
Valid Data
If this value is less than the permissible threshold, you must darken
the room.
Lost Segments and Lost Seg. Continuous
If one of these values exceeds the permissible threshold, you must
ask the patient not to blink while you are measuring.
3D Model Deviation: deviation of measured cornea from calculated
3D model
Alignment (XY) and Alignment (Z)
If one of these values exceeds the permissible threshold, you may
have moved the cross slide at the moment you began measuring.
Eye Movement
If this value exceeds the permissible threshold, the fixation of the
patient is inadequate.
Fig. 11-16: Examination Quality Specification