SPECULAR REFLECTION

Specular reflection is mainly used 
to view the endothelium, the single 
layer of cells on the back surface 
of the cornea. The highest 
magnification available should be 
used. To view this layer look just 
to the side of the bright reflection 
from the front surface of the 
cornea.  If the parallelepiped is too 
wide you will not be able to see the 
endothelium.  To view different 
areas of the cornea have the 
patient change their gaze as well as you changing the angle of the microscope and light source.

The endothelium will appear as a fine, rough surface due to the individual endothelial cells.