Abstract:

In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) makes it possible to observe the physiological and pathological changes of ocular surface tissue and cell structure in vivo. It has a relatively standardized application in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious keratitis, ocular surface assessment of dry eye, evaluation of the efficacy of ophthalmic surgery and early screening of diabetes. In recent years, many studies have used it to observe corneal dystrophy. IVCM can help diagnose corneal dystrophy, monitor its progression, evaluate therapeutic effects and study its pathophysiological changes and origins.