Endothelial keratoplasty has revolutionized corneal transplantation with the elimination of full-thickness corneal wounds and suture reduction to a single suture for the temporal corneal wound. Such ...

Another name for this instrument is "Bio-Microscope", which is a more self-explanatory term, and definitely sounds more modern and scientific. The instrument consists of a binocular-type eyepiece for ...

Keratoconus is a noninflammatory, progressive, bilateral ectatic corneal disease with corneal stromal thinning that results in weakening and surface distortion of the cornea. The onset of this disease ...

Expert Rev Ophthalmol. 2012;7(3):241-250. SS-1000 Casia Tomey Spectral-domain OCT 10 µm Prepares anterior and posterior corneal elevation maps and 3D images of the anterior segment SH Yoo is ...

Proper diagnosis of a corneal abrasion begins with an ophthalmic examination and obtaining a detailed history, noting the event that caused the epithelial defect. Symptoms to be observant for include ...

The slit lamp exam is a standard diagnostic procedure, which is also known as biomicroscopy. A slit lamp combines a microscope with a very bright light. The slit lamp exam usually forms part of a ...