kerneaspekt
Kerneaspekt is a descriptive term in ophthalmology that refers to the combined visible properties of the cornea as assessed clinically and with imaging. It encompasses surface quality, transparency, and curvature-related appearance, as they contribute to the cornea’s refractive function.
The word is used primarily in German-language sources. It derives from kerat- (the cornea) and aspect (aspekt),
Kerneaspekt includes surface smoothness or irregularity, presence of scarring, edema, haze or opacity, thickness profile, and
The concept is used to characterize corneal phenotypes in diseases such as keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, infectious
Kerneaspekt is not a standardized quantitative metric in most practice; it remains a qualitative descriptor that