Corneal endothelium--past, present, and future

Abstract

Objective: To review the history of the growth in knowledge about the corneal endothelium.

Methods: Publications concerning the corneal endothelium were reviewed.

Results: Highpoints in the growth of knowledge about the corneal endothelium include discovery of barrier and pump functions, specular microscopy, reduction in surgical trauma, corneal preservation, and future advances.

Conclusions: The highpoints in the history of the growth in knowledge about the corneal endothelium were elucidated.