[Open auto-keratoplasty and reflected-light microscopy of the endothelium]

Reflecting microscopy of the endothelium is recommended for assessment of the corneal status before open autokeratoplasty and volumic keratoplasty. The density of 1000 per mm2 has been estimated as the transplantation minimum of endothelial cells. The results of autokeratoplasty have been better if the Healon viscous-elastic bioprotector has been employed. The findings of the dynamic follow-up of the endothelial cell density after surgery are presented.