Confocal Microscopy of Corneal Dystrophies

Confocal microscopy of corneal dystrophies.

In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) of the cornea is becoming an indispensable tool in the cellular study of corneal physiology and disease. This technique offers non-invasive imaging of the living cornea with images comparable to that of ex vivo histology. The ability to provide high-resolution images of all layers in the living cornea has resulted in new discoveries of corneal pathology at the...

Corneal Confocal Microscopy

OBJECTIVE The accurate quantification of human diabetic neuropathy is important to define at-risk patients, anticipate deterioration, and assess new therapies. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A total of 101 diabetic patients and 17 age-matched control subjects underwent neurological evaluation, neurophysiology tests, quantitative sensory testing, and evaluation of corneal sensation and corneal ne...

Clinical applications of corneal confocal microscopy

Corneal confocal microscopy is a novel clinical technique for the study of corneal cellular structure. It provides images which are comparable to in-vitro histochemical techniques delineating corneal epithelium, Bowman's layer, stroma, Descemet's membrane and the corneal endothelium. Because, corneal confocal microscopy is a non invasive technique for in vivo imaging of the living cornea it has...

Localization of Corneal Leukocytes by Confocal Microscopy

The ocular globe is composed of three layers. The outer layer, known as the fibrous tunic, is further divided into the cornea and sclera. This layer gives shape to the eye, which is imperative for functioning of the visual system. The cornea is the most powerful refractory tissue of the eye [1]. Its surface location promotes continuous contact with infectious agents, and also predispose to inju...

In vivo corneal confocal microscopy in diabetes