Confocal Microscopy in Ophthalmology—A Review-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Confocal Microscopy in Ophthalmology—A Review

Published:2023 Issue:4 Volume:61 Page:427-435
ISSN:2589-4528
Container-title:TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research
language:en
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Author:

Christy Josephine S.¹,Muraleedharan Premjith¹,Bhadari Anand H.²,Nagtode Apurva²,Manohar Divya³,Gandhi Preethika⁴

Affiliation:

1. Department of Cornea and Refractive Services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, India

2. General Ophthalmology, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, India

3. Department of Cornea and Refractive Services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

4. Cataract and Cornea Services, Preethika Eye Care, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Confocal microscopy (CM) has emerged as a powerful imaging tool in the field of ophthalmology due to its ability to provide high-resolution, real-time images. It has opened new avenues for understanding the pathophysiology of corneal diseases and has significantly improved diagnostic accuracy. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the key principles, clinical applications and advancements of CM in ophthalmology.

Publisher

Medknow

Subject

General Medicine

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