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The abstract outlines a cross-sectional comparison of central corneal thickness and endothelial cell density in diabetic retinopathy versus non-diabetic cases, but reports no quantitative results.
Why the study?
Diabetes is associated with alterations in corneal endothelial structure and function, prompting a comparison of central corneal thickness and endothelial cell density between diabetic retinopathy patients and non-diabetic individuals.
Are central corneal thickness and endothelial cell density altered in patients with diabetic retinopathy compared to non-diabetic individuals?
Cross-Sectional (n=160)
No
Are central corneal thickness and endothelial cell density altered in patients with diabetic retinopathy compared to non-diabetic individuals?
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DR patients exhibit lower endothelial density and greater corneal thickness; leaves open need for routine specular assessment before surgery.
Objective: Diabetes is associated with alterations in the structure and functions of corneal endothelial cells. Current research has been carried out to compare the central corneal thickness and endothelial cell density in patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and non-diabetic (ND) individuals.Materials and Methods: A Cross Sectional comparative research was carried out in a tertiary eye care hospital, over the period of two years from April 2021 to March 2023. Among 160 study participants, 80 cases with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and 80 non-diabetic (ND) cases as age matched control have been selected. Thorough Ophthalmic assessment was done. We have included only retinopathy cases as they have longer duration of diabetis and poorer metabolic control, for better comparison of the endothelium parameters with non-diabetics. Specular microscopy has been done in all cases for endothelial cell count evaluation and thickness of cornea has been estimated by Pachymeter. Statistical analysis was carried out by students‘t’ test by comparing the variables between two groups.
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Chaudhury et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetic retinopathy (n=160). Diabetic retinopathy vs. Non-diabetic individuals was evaluated on Central corneal thickness and endothelial cell density. The abstract outlines a cross-sectional comparison of central corneal thickness and endothelial cell density in diabetic retinopathy versus non-diabetic cases, but reports no quantitative results.
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