Specular microscopy in clinical practice
Sunita Chaurasia, Murugesan Vanathi
Abstract
Specular microscopy is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that allows for in vivo evaluation of corneal endothelium in health and various diseased states. Endothelial imaging helps in the diagnosis and management of several endothelial disorders. The review focuses on the principles of specular microscopy, limitations of endothelial imaging, and its interpretation in common conditions seen in the clinical practice. A thorough PubMed search was done using the keywords specular microscopy, corneal endothelium, and endothelial imaging.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSpecular reflectionCorneal endotheliumMicroscopyEndotheliumClinical PracticePathologyOphthalmologyCorneaOpticsInternal medicineFamily medicinePhysicsCorneal surgery and disordersGlaucoma and retinal disorders