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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.