| Pathogenesis of dry eye in leprosy and tear functions. | |
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PMID: 11875765 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Seventy-five leprosy patients and an equal number of age- and sex-matched controls were examined for tear functions, using Schirmer's test and tear break up time (BUT). There was no statistically significant difference in the Schirmer's test, but the tear BUT showed a statistically significant lower value of < 10 seconds in multibacillary patients compared to paucibacillary patients. Leprosy patients with lagophthalmos and decreased corneal sensation showed a lower value of tear BUT which was also statistically significant. This study shows that even though the quantity of tears is not affected, proper and prolonged wetting of the cornea is deficient in many leprosy patients. |
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Authors:
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S Koshy; E Daniel; N Kurian; P Yovan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association Volume: 69 ISSN: 0148-916X ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Lepr. Other Mycobact. Dis. Publication Date: 2001 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-03-05 Completed Date: 2002-03-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8505819 Medline TA: Int J Lepr Other Mycobact Dis Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 215-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology, Schieffelin Leprosy Research and Training Center, Karigari, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India 632 106. sthoppuram@rediffmail.com |
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Dry Eye Syndromes
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etiology*,
physiopathology Female Humans Leprosy / complications*, physiopathology Male Prospective Studies Tears / physiology |
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