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Karolinne M Rocha, Kiaweh Eye 2021: The Role of the Corneal Epithelium and Methods to Assess Corneal Epithelial Thickness

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Published Online: Jun 21st 2021

We were delighted to speak with Karolinne M Rocha (Medical University of South Carolina, SC, USA) about the role of the corneal epithelium in the refractive system of the eye, and the usefulness of knowledge of the corneal epithelial thickness profile in cataract surgery.

  1. What is the role of the corneal epithelium in the refractive system of the eye? (00:17)
  2. How is knowledge of the corneal epithelial thickness profile useful in cataract surgery and other ophthalmological applications? (00:56)
  3. What methods may be used to assess corneal epithelial thickness and how effective are they? (01:55)

Speaker Disclosure: Karolinne M Rocha has no financial or non-financial relationships or activities to declare in relation to this interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Lisa Glass.

Filmed in coverage of Kiaweh Eye 2021.

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