Volume :
4
Issue :
4
Abstract :
Aim To compare tear film changes and ocular surface abnormalities in diabetics with that in non-diabetics. Materials & methods In this prospective case control study 100 eyes of 50 patients with Type 2 diabetes and 100 eyes of 50 normal patients were compared. All the patients were subjected to tear assessment tests- Schimers tests, Tear break up time tests in addition to Corneal sensitivity tests, CCT and CIS. Conclusion Our study showed that In Diabetics CCT was 560.14(SD 15.65) and Non diabetics was 534.14(SD 44.50) p value < 0.005.Corneal sensitivity measured by Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer in diabetics was 26.08+/- 5.14mm and in Non diabetics was 53.58+/-2.06mm(p value