[Examination of the corneal epithelium using the specular microscope]

Corneal epithelium examinations were conducted using the Pocklington specular microscope. Fifty cornea were observed and photographed. The most superficial corneal epithelium layer is seen with difficulty as the cells lack sufficient contrast. Epithelial lesions are easier to detect because cellular reflection is more marked. Injured cells are larger, and brighter, and their nucleus is more often visible. Subepithelial deposits can be recognized.