Comparative Evaluation of Central Corneal Thickness Among Diabetic And Non-Diabetic Patients Using Pachymeter
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: The corneal changes in diabetic patients, while perhaps less recognized than retinal complications, are equally important. Diabetes mellitus has a significant effect on morphological, metabolic, physiological and clinical aspects of the cornea. The aim of the present study is to comparatively evaluate central corneal thickness among diabetic and non-diabetic patients using pachymetry. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on eyes of 50 patients, 25 diabetic and 25 non diabetic visiting the outpatient department after explaining the nature of the study and obtaining their written consent. Inclusion criteria were 25 patients with history of diabetes mellitus and 25 non diabetic patients. Results: A total of 50 patients participated in our study, 25 patients were diabetic and 25 were non-diabetic. Out of 25 patients in Diabetic patients group, 15(60%) were male, and 10(40%) were females. Out of 25 patients in Non-Diabetic patients group, 13(52%) were male and 12 (48%) were females. 35 (70%) diabetic eyes have CCT in the range of 561-590 μm (mean value= 567.68+21.81 μm). 29 (58%) non diabetic eye have CCT in range of 531-560 μm (mean value=537.98+15.85 μm), which was found to be statistically significant (p<0.001). Conclusion: As the age increases, mean CCT decreases in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients and diabetic eyes have higher CCT than non-diabetics.
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Ajay Jurangal, Ankur Singh, Ramandeep Kaur Dhaliwal
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- EP ID EP546610
- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.4.010
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