Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate and compare HLA-DR expression of conjunctival epithelial cells in different grade of conjunctivochalasis (CCh). Patients and Methods: Thirty patients and seven healthy subjects underwent clinical examination, grading of CCh by lid-parallel conjunctival fold (LIPCOF) test, and impression cytology of the bulbar conjunctiva. HLA-DR expression was analyzed by flow cytometry. Schirmer test, tear break-up time, and vital staining were also performed. Results: Patients who presented with mild and moderate CCh showed a similar expression of HLA-DR to normal subjects. A significant increase (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 665-669 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Current Eye Research |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Conjunctivochalasis
- Flow cytometry
- HLA-DR
- Impression cytology
- Inflammation markers
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
- Sensory Systems
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Medicine(all)