Ophthalmic Pathology: Implications for Modern Medical and Surgical Ophthalmology - The 2024 Gordon K. Klintworth Lecture.

BACKGROUND

Ophthalmic pathology has been of paramount importance for the development of medical and surgical ophthalmology. Unfortunately, many laboratories are being closed down due to short-sighted financial reasons. This lecture aims at demonstrating the continuing significance of this subspecialty even in modern times.

SUMMARY: Various examples from different structures of the eye (conjunctiva, cornea, retina) are illustrated to document the relevance of a profound knowledge of ophthalmic pathology for the advancement of both medical and surgical treatment.

KEY MESSAGE: The impact of ophthalmic pathology even in the era of genetics and molecular biology continues to advance our knowledge substantially on behalf of the best possible treatment of our patients.