Anatomy

Eye Axial Length

The distance between the anterior and posterior poles of the eye, measured either by ULTRASONOGRAPHY or by partial coherence interferometry.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The distance between the anterior and posterior poles of the eye, measured either by ULTRASONOGRAPHY or by partial coherence interferometry.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Axial Length, Eye
  • Axial Lengths, Eye
  • Eye Axial Lengths
  • Length, Eye Axial
  • Lengths, Eye Axial

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Biometry (1964-2010)

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  1. A09w.371w.199
  2. E01w.370.600w.115.100.660.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Eye Axial Length. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058452. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058452
  2. Eye Axial Length. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70080830