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An endothelial microscope (also referred to as a specular microscope) enables imaging of the endothelial cells and calculates the thickness of the cornea without touching the cornea. This microscope is important in evaluating corneas for transplant and to assess the health, thickness and healing of the cornea post-surgery. | An endothelial microscope (also referred to as a specular microscope) enables imaging of the endothelial cells and calculates the thickness of the cornea without touching the cornea. This microscope is important in evaluating corneas for transplant and to assess the health, thickness and healing of the cornea post-surgery. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:58, 30 November 2007
An endothelial microscope (also referred to as a specular microscope) enables imaging of the endothelial cells and calculates the thickness of the cornea without touching the cornea. This microscope is important in evaluating corneas for transplant and to assess the health, thickness and healing of the cornea post-surgery.