Abstract:
As shown by numerous clinical observations, the condition of
the posterior epithelium (endothelial monolayer) of the cornea is a leading factor
determining its functional qualities as a whole, which has found practical application.
In this regard, when selecting a donor cornea for keratoplasty, ophthalmologists focus
on the density of endothelial cells as the main indicator of the age-related wear-out of
this tissue. It is also taken into account that corneal endothelial cells are not renewed
throughout life, and their number only decreases from birth to death. Aim. Based on the analysis of the number (density) of corneal endothelial cells,
it was constructed a graph of aging (loss of viability) of this tissue and compare it
with the well-known real mathematical model of aging proposed by B. Gompertz for
the body as a whole.
