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Ophthalmic Pathology

Ophthalmic Pathology

Ophthalmic Pathology is the sub-specialty of Pathology and Ophthalmology that focuses on diseases of the eye and its neighbouring tissues. Ophthalmic pathologists study tissues excised by Ophthalmologists to provide a precise diagnosis of the disease.

The diseased tissue is examined macroscopically (gross examination) and by light microscopy. Other techniques, such as immunohistochemistry, molecular testing, and electron microscopy are also sometimes employed. The diagnosis of the disease plays an important part in patient care. Ophthalmic pathologists are able to provide the practicing ophthalmologist with a tissue diagnosis and with information about the cause, pathogenesis and prognosis of ocular diseases.

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