Ophthalmic Pathology
Cytopath offers a high quality ophthalmic pathology service that encompasses histopathology, cytology and microbiology.
Emma Scurrell has 20 years experience in diagnostic ophthalmic pathology and also has a keen interest in all aspects of clinical ophthalmology, something that comes in handy when trying to piece everything together. Please don't hesitate to give her a call if there is anything she can help you with.
Typical samples include:
- cytology samples e.g. corneal and conjunctival scrapes, fine needle aspirates and aqueocentesis samples
- enucleated globes, evisceration and exenteration specimens
- orbitotomy/orbitectomy samples
- conjunctival biopsies (this can include a goblet cell index GCI if required)
- keratectomy specimens
- eyelid masses and eyelid biopsies e.g. blepharitis cases.