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Pentacam Corneal Mapping for Keratoconus

What Is Pentacam Corneal Mapping?

Pentacam Corneal Mapping is an advanced diagnostic imaging system that creates a detailed 3D map of the cornea — the clear front surface of the eye. Using rotating Scheimpflug camera technology, it captures tens of thousands of data points to precisely measure corneal shape, thickness, elevation, and curvature. This gives our specialists a comprehensive view of your cornea’s structure, crucial for diagnosing and managing keratoconus as well as planning specialty lens designs.

Keratoconus causes irregular corneal thinning and steepening, and these changes are often subtle early on. Pentacam imaging can detect these irregularities before subjective symptoms appear, making it one of the most effective tools for early diagnosis and monitoring keratoconus progression.

Why It Matters

Pentacam Corneal Mapping provides critical information that cannot be obtained from a standard eye exam:

  • Maps corneal curvature and elevation in 3D

  • Shows corneal thickness (pachymetry) across the entire surface

  • Detects early keratoconus before vision loss occurs

  • Measures asymmetry and progression over time

  • Guides design of advanced contact lenses that vault and correct irregular optics

This level of detail allows our specialists to produce precise diagnostics and customize treatment plans that wouldn’t be possible with basic technology.

How the Exam Works

During Pentacam Corneal Mapping:

  1. A quick, non-contact scan is performed.

  2. The machine rotates around the eye to capture a full 3D dataset.

  3. Your doctor reviews corneal shape, elevation, thinnest point, steepness, and patterns of distortion.

  4. This data supports both diagnosis and decisions about specialty lenses or other treatments.

Total scan time is typically less than a minute and is painless for patients.

Who Should Get Pentacam Mapping?

Pentacam Corneal Mapping is especially valuable for:

  • Patients with suspected keratoconus

  • People with fluctuating vision not explained by glasses

  • Contact lens wearers with discomfort or poor vision

  • Individuals considering advanced treatments like scleral lenses or cross-linking



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I feel incredibly lucky to have found Dr. Benjamin Azman. He took excellent care of my right eye and recommended a scleral lens that works perfectly—honestly, it’s now even better than my left eye. My vision has improved so much, and the difference has been life-changing for me. Dr. Azman is knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about his patients’ outcomes. I’m very grateful for his treatment and expertise, and I highly recommend him to anyone dealing with complex vision issues.
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This is hands down the most kind and caring doctors office I’ve ever been to. Dr. Azman was very knowledgeable and was determined to solve my blurry vision issue that other docs kept brushing off. They also got me an appointment very quickly as well. Highly recommended!!
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Mahad Quraishi
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Dr. Azman helped me see better when I felt like all options were lost. He really takes care of his patients. I recommend.
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Azman Eye Care took me on as a client and has done a great job of making me feel at home! Dr Azman offered a new type custom sclerl lens for my eyes, while this was above my insurance, this has been hands down one of the best purchases I have had for my eyes. Thanks to Dr Azman I can now comfortably be in my contacts longer with less eye irritation. Thank you Azman Eye Care!
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After going to the eye doctor and failing all of the test I was diagnosed with Keratoconus in 2016. I guess I couldn’t accept the diagnosis, I didn’t want to wear contacts so I didn’t. At that time the Keratoconus hadn’t advanced. I went to a prominent eye doctor and I was able to get prescription glasses for many years. I looked at it like this, I spent most of my life trying to keep things out of my eyes why would I make things more complicated just get glasses you can’t do it, get those contacts in that is. From 2016 until 2021 I was able to get prescription glasses. I went in for my annual eye exam and I didn't do so well, that is when I found out that they could no longer make my prescription. So now my vision is horrible, the sun is my enemy and I can’t get any more glasses. Did I mention that I walked around squinting for 4 years!! Yess stupid and dangerous making all types of mistakes! I couldn’t take it anymore I am scanning the internet on what I can do where I can go, I can’t see!! The only place that I found in the DMV that specializes in Keratoconus was Azman Eye Care so I called Dr. Azman back,( reluctantly) I felt embarrassed & ashamed that I basically wasted those super expensive contact lenses that I had before & disappeared, now I needed to get them again. Dr. Azman & his staff AMAZING!! Welcomed me back like I had never left. Please keep in mind 4 years I went through hell at home, work on the road, everywhere!! Guys it’s been a journey! I can’t even tell you all the near accidents! My poor husband won’t let me drive anywhere!!! So I finally came in for an appointment 2025. Dr. Azman put these temporary lens on me and told me this is what my vision will look like, I broke down like a person that was blind and now I have sight!! I am serious a whole new world!! I didn’t think it was possible! My God!! I can see!! 20/20 yayyyy!! Joanne bless her🙏🏾 I would not have been able to do this without her! I have spent almost 60 years of my life keeping stuff out of my eyes so this gave me stress & anxiety! Joanne worked with me she is so patient, encouraging all of it!! ( I love her) The same exact way she was in 2016 she hasn’t changed a bit none of them!! If you have Keratoconus Azman Eye Care Specialist is the only place to go!!! I promise you You will see again🩷
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Dauryn Ramirez
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I live in Pennsylvania and had a lot of trouble finding a good doctor in my area, I called my insurance and they recommended Dr. Azman. At first I was hesitant because the office is almost 4 hours away, but I had recently had the cross-linking procedure done and needed scleral lenses and I couldn't find them in PA, so I took a change and went to see Dr. Azman and it changed my life. I was able to get my lenses and the process was easy and simple.
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I highly recommend this place. It is a long drive for me but has been well worth it. My eyes require a high level of skill to treat and I have to say that they are the best that I have ever dealt with - over 30 years of dealing with my Keratoconus. Everyone was exceptionally competent and Dr. Azman produced exceptional results.
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Stephanie Howard
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I have had eye issues for a while and was afraid of possibly not being able to see. I was beyond blessed and now can see 20/20 again. The doctors and staff are amazing. Highly recommend
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Kyle Ruder
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Dr. Azman was incredibly thorough during my first appointment and completed a holistic assessment of my eye health. He shared his finding with me, all of which aligned with my history and past experiences, and discussed which treatment options would be best suited to improve my vision AND eye comfort. I ended up moving forward with Scleral contact lenses and they were a true game changer. There was a learning curve to putting in these large lenses, but the staff was so patient with me as they taught me proper insertion and removal technique. If you've ever suffered from dry, itchy eyes Dr. Azman is your man!

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