Publications by authors named "Shan-Xian Lou"

Objective: To investigate whether diabetes mellitus is correlated with tear film dysfunction.

Methods: In 100 non-insulin dependent diabetic cases (200 eyes) and 80 non-diabetic controls, the tear break-up time was determined, and the staining with fluorescein sodium on the cornea and conjunctival impression cytology were performed.

Results: When compared with the healthy control group, the diabetic group showed decreased tear film break up time (u = 12.

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