Dermatoglyphics as a possible morphological biomarker in myopia: analysis of finger ridge counts and fluctuating asymmetry.

Background: The aim of this study is to provide the first analysis of finger ridge counts and fluctuating asymmetry in myopia, in order to evaluate dermatoglyphic role as a morphological biomarker.

Materials And Methods: Study sample consisted of 102 participants recruited from freshman students' population of the University of Priština-Kosovska Mitro- vica. Prints were taken by standard ink and paper method.