Abstract
SummaryCorneal confocal microscopy in vivo is a diagnostic method that uses 670 nm laser beam to visualize the structures of the cornea with an accuracy of 1 μm and visualization of single cells with 63× magnification. Proper diagnosis of corneal diseases is often difficult. The use of confocal microscopy for the in vivo analysis of the microarchitecture of the cornea can provide rapid and highly specific differentiation of corneal pathologies.The aim of the course is to acquaint participants with the method – corneal confocal microscopy in vivo and to present its utility in diagnosis and management of corneal dystrophies. Course consists of description of epithelial‐basal membrane dystrophies, Bowman membrane dystrophies, stromal and endothelial dystrophies with respect to their typical histological features, differential diagnosis, evaluation and qualification for surgery and follow‐up with detection of possible recurrences and post‐surgical complications.
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