Differentiation between Infectious and Noninfectious Ulcerative Keratitis by Raman Spectra of Human Teardrops: A Pilot Study

Abstract

This novel approach using the analysis of Raman spectra of teardrop samples for differentiation of ulcerative keratitis demonstrates the potential application of Raman microspectroscopy for clinical practice. This technology should complement the conventional cytological method for rapid diagnosis in the clinician's office.