Slit-Lamp Documentation of Central Corneal Guttae: A Reminder of the Value of Meticulous Preoperative Assessment

Dr. Kiratmeet Singh, Dr. Manmeet Singh

Abstract: This short communication is about a 62-year-old male who was planned for cataract surgery and had undergone a meticulous pre-operative clinical examination which revealed a clinical finding of corneal guttae, thus showcasing the importance of meticulous clinical work up using slit lamp bio-microscopy. Our eyes see what our mind knows, this short photoassay gives an important lesson to the beginners to learn slit lamp biomicroscopy techniques in a detailed fashion, thereby proving useful in deciding the surgical plan in the best interest of a patient?s eye health.

Keywords: Corneal guttae, Specular reflection, Endothelial dysfunction, pre-operative assessment

How to Cite?: Dr. Kiratmeet Singh, Dr. Manmeet Singh, "Slit-Lamp Documentation of Central Corneal Guttae: A Reminder of the Value of Meticulous Preoperative Assessment", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2200-2201, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251226093341, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251226093341