The procedure consists in a sophisticated software and computer system that interfaces with a specially designed digital camera system to take a picture of the cornea and then count the number and morphology of the cells per square millimeter.

This examination is performed in patients with congenital corneal diseases (e.g. iridocorneal endothelial syndrome) or acquired corneal diseases (e.g. fuchs dystrophy, primary cornea guttata, aphakic or pseudophakic bullous keratopathy).

The study allows us to evaluate the corneal endothelial pump function which maintains the cornea transparent and healthy. It is important to know which patients are at risk for endothelial decompensation after cataract surgery or any other type of intraocular surgery which could lead to a decrease in vision, beforehand. This will allows to know which patients are not suitable candidates for surgery.