Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi
October 2007
Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi
November 2006
Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi
November 2005
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.