Histological examination of ocular tissues involves several steps:
- Fixation: Preserving tissue samples using chemicals like formaldehyde. - Embedding: Encasing the tissue in paraffin wax for sectioning. - Sectioning: Cutting thin slices of the tissue using a microtome. - Staining: Applying dyes like hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) to highlight cellular structures. - Microscopy: Examining the stained tissue under a microscope to identify and study the various cell types and structures.
