Evaluation Of Cornea With Specular Microscopy In Patients With Ocular Rozacea

Objective: To investigate changes in corneal endothelial cell density, morphology and central thickness patients with ocular rosacea. Method: 60 eyes of 30 rosacea control group similar demographic characteristics were included the study. Detailed ophthalmological examination was performed all individuals participating The participants evaluated by specular microscopy, schirmer 1 test, tear break-up time test (TBUT). Additionally, via microscopy following parameters assessed: density (ECD), mean area (ACA), minimum (CAmin), maximum (CA max), standard deviation (SD), coefficient variation (CV), hexogonal ratio (HEX), (CCT) numerical (NUM). Results: Although none differences are statistically significant, have lower ACA, CA min, max, HEX, CCT NUM values (p = 0,169, p 0,897, 0,694, 0,649, 0,164 0,070, respectively), higher CD, SD CV 0.509, 0.437, 0.165, respectively). In patients, there no significant correlation found Schirmer between CV, ECD, CT 0.394, 0.906, 0.222, 0.208, 0.079, 0.227, 0.621, 0.712, Conclusions: Our finding show that, despite presence some observable differences, functions to