True regarding endothelium of cornea:-
ENDOTHELIUM *Single layer of cells *Powerhouse of kitchen of the cornea *Responsible for maintaining dehydrated state of cornea *Endothelial cells decrease with ageing & any intraocular surgery. *Normal specular count-2500-3500/ mm3. *The normal endothelium is usually made up of hexagonal, regular, cells which are roughly uniform in shape.
It has three layer of cells
It regenerates within 72 hours
It is responsible for maintaining dehydrated state of cornea
Endothelial cells increase with ageing & any intraocular surgery.
Cornea