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[Fluorophotometry and corneal endothelium]
D Rigal1, L M Coulangeon, J M Menerath
1Service d'Ophtalmologie, C.H.R.U. Gabriel Montpied, Clermont-Ferrand.
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Fluorophotometry assesses corneal endothelial barrier function by measuring fluorescein permeability. This technique aids in understanding endothelial dysfunction in aging, disease, surgery, and pharmacology.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Physiology
Context:
- The corneal endothelium is vital for maintaining corneal clarity through barrier and pump functions.
- Endothelial permeability to fluorescein, measurable by fluorophotometry, reflects its barrier integrity.
Purpose:
- To describe the fluorophotometry technique for assessing endothelial barrier function.
- To illustrate the utility of fluorophotometry in evaluating corneal endothelial physiopathology.
Summary:
- Fluorophotometry quantifies endothelial permeability to fluorescein, offering insights into corneal deturgescence.
- The study details the fluorophotometry method and its application in various clinical scenarios.
Impact:
- Provides a method to assess corneal endothelial health non-invasively.
- Enhances understanding of endothelial dysfunction in aging, disease, and post-surgical states.