Ocular and Systemic Factors Relevant to Diabetic Keratoepitheliopathy

2001110 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Kenji Inoue · The University of Tokyo

Satoshi Kato · The University of Tokyo

Chika Ohara · The University of Tokyo

Jiro Numaga · The University of Tokyo

Shiro Amano · The University of Tokyo

Tetsuro Oshika · The University of Tokyo

Abstract

Qualitative abnormalities in tear secretion seem relevant to the development of diabetic keratoepitheliopathy. The tear lipid layer interference pattern may yield useful information for the elucidation of the mechanism and treatment of diabetic keratoepitheliopathy.

Topics & Keywords

Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Glaucoma and retinal disorders Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cornea

Volume 20, Issue 8, pp. 798-801

DOI: 10.1097/00003226-200111000-00004

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