Confocal Microscopy and Optical Coherent Tomography for Evaluation of the Anatomical and Functional State of Corneal Wound (in vivo) after Cataract Phacoemulcification

Smetankin I.G., Agarkova D.I.

Key words: cataract, phacoemulsification, cornea, optical coherent tomography, confocal microscopy.

2012, issue 3, page 89.

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The aim of the investigation is to assess the potential of optical coherence tomography and confocal microscopy in the study of histomorphology of corneal wound after cataract ultrasound phacoemulsification.

Materials and Methods. There were studied cornea in 20 patients (20 eyes) after ultrasound cataract phacoemulcification by means of contact polarization optical coherence tomography and confocal microscopy

Conclusion. Thermal injury of corneal tissue resulting from ultrasound exposure and manifesting itself as the shrinkage of collagen fibers of corneal stroma is most exactly revealed by polarization optical coherence tomography.

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