Topographic and specular microscopic evaluation of cornea and meibomian gland morphology in children with isolated growth hormone deficiency

Kara, Özlem; Çan, Gamze

doi:10.1007/s10792-021-01839-5

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“…Despite the majority of studies included in this review being based on adult cohorts, IR illumination can be helpful also in the paediatric population. In their study, Kara and Dereli Can (2021) considered anterior segment parameters acquired with a corneal topographer equipped with IR illumination in 37 children/adolescents (age range 5 to 17) affected with isolated growth hormone deficiency (GHD). Their findings revealed that the GHD group had up to 79.4% of MG loss despite having a similar MG morphology distortion as the healthy group (n=40).…”

Section: Infrared Lightmentioning

confidence: 99%

Imaging the tarsal plate: A Mini-Review

Recchioni

2021

Scand J Optom Vis Sci

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Imaging the tarsal plate and the meibomian glands (MG) grants new opportunities for ophthalmic practitioners who work in the field of the ocular surface and dry eye across the globe. The secretory role of MG plays a fundamental part in protecting the moisture in front of the eye surface by creating an active shield made of meibum (lipid) which prevents tear evaporation and causes dry eye. Evidence from the most popular Dry Eye Workshop reports (2007 and 2016) demonstrate that MG dysfunction is the first cause of evaporative dry eye which is also the most common cause of dry eye and ocular surface discomfort. Fortunately, during the last years, a plethora of new devices for MG observation, diagnosis and follow-up have been made available in the market. These devices range from invasive to minimally invasive, high to low-tech and from being expensive to low-cost. The objective of this mini-review is to condense the latest evidence in MG imaging by providing a narrative overview on the most common technologies plus some other newer aspects which might guide clinicians and researchers in the field of the ocular surface and dry eye.

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Section: Infrared Lightmentioning

confidence: 99%