The development of a computerized image analysis system to enable rapid and automated morphometric analysis of corneal endothelial cell patterns is proposed. This image analysis system provides an improved method for the assessment and evaluation of corneal endothelial function and morphology.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
1R01EY005924-01
Application #
3261630
Study Section
(BET)
Project Start
1985-09-30
Project End
1988-09-29
Budget Start
1985-09-30
Budget End
1986-09-29
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Boston University
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
604483045
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
Tsubota, K; Laing, R A; Chiba, K et al. (1988) Effects of air and irrigating solutions on the corneal endothelium. Cornea 7:115-21
Fukami, H; Laing, R A; Tsubota, K et al. (1988) Corneal endothelial changes following minor trauma. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 29:1677-82