How are Histological Techniques Applied in Diagnosing Visual Impairment?
Diagnostic techniques often involve taking tissue samples or biopsies from the eye and analyzing them under a microscope. For instance, a retinal biopsy can help diagnose conditions like retinitis pigmentosa, where histology shows degeneration of the photoreceptor cells. Advanced techniques such as fluorescence microscopy can also be used to label specific proteins and observe their distribution in the eye tissues.
