Specular Microscopy

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Specular Microscopy
The Specular Microscopy

Any person with cornea, cataract and after undergoing a surgical corneal or anterior segment is important to perform a specular microscopy, as it helps determine:

  • Evaluate the endothelial vitality of the cornea
  • Ocular pachymetry

This examination must be done prior to all previous segment surgery:

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Cornea transplant