Use of Crossed Polarizers to Enhance Images of the Eyelids

Conclusions: The use of Crossed Polarizers in imaging the external eye reduces reflections and glare from the eyelid skin and margins, thereby allowing for a more detailed evaluation of underlying structures and analysis of images. These findings suggest that including Crossed Polarizers in clinical photography has informative applications for assessing eyelid disease.

Source: Cornea - April 3, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Techniques Source Type: research