Dry Eye and Corneal Langerhans Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Purpose. Investigation of dry eye and corneal Langerhans cells (LCs) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods. Prospective consecutive case series of 27 SLE patients and 27 control subjects. Dry eye was evaluated by lid-parallel conjunctival folds (LIPCOF), Schirmer test, tear break-up time (T...
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| author | Miklós D. Resch László Marsovszky János Németh Márta Bocskai László Kovács Attila Balog |
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| description | Purpose. Investigation of dry eye and corneal Langerhans cells (LCs) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods. Prospective consecutive case series of 27 SLE patients and 27 control subjects. Dry eye was evaluated by lid-parallel conjunctival folds (LIPCOF), Schirmer test, tear break-up time (TBUT), and ocular surface disease index (OSDI) questionnaire. In vivo investigation of corneal LCs density and morphology (LCM) was performed with confocal corneal microscopy (Heidelberg Retina Tomograph with Rostock Cornea Module). Results. Tear production and stability were pathological in SLE subjects compared to control (Schirmer: 8.45 ± 9.82 mm/5 min versus 11.67 ± 3.21 mm/5 min; TBUT: 6.86 ± 3.53 s versus 11.09 ± 3.37 s). OSDI was significantly greater in SLE patients (25.95 ± 17.92) than in controls (11.06 ± 7.18). Central LC density was greater in SLE patients (43.08 ± 48.67 cell/mm2) than in controls (20.57 ± 21.04 cell/mm2). There was no difference in the peripheral LC density (124.78 ± 165.39 versus 78.00 ± 39.51 cell/mm2). LCM was higher in SLE patients in the centre (1.43 ± 0.79) and in the periphery (2.89 ± 0.42) compared to controls (centre: 1.00 ± 0.69, periphery: 2.35 ± 0.54). Conclusions. Significant changes in dry eye parameters and marked increase of central LCs could be demonstrated in SLE patients. SLE alters not only the LC density but also the morphology, modifies corneal homeostasis, and might contribute to the development of dry eye. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-39a6f982b7bf414eb752b763267109fe2025-08-20T03:55:12ZengWileyJournal of Ophthalmology2090-004X2090-00582015-01-01201510.1155/2015/543835543835Dry Eye and Corneal Langerhans Cells in Systemic Lupus ErythematosusMiklós D. Resch0László Marsovszky1János Németh2Márta Bocskai3László Kovács4Attila Balog5Department of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Mária Utca 39, Budapest 1085, HungaryDepartment of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Mária Utca 39, Budapest 1085, HungaryDepartment of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Mária Utca 39, Budapest 1085, HungaryDepartment of Rheumatology, Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Center, University of Szeged, Kálvária Sugárút 57, Szeged 6725, HungaryDepartment of Rheumatology, Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Center, University of Szeged, Kálvária Sugárút 57, Szeged 6725, HungaryDepartment of Rheumatology, Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Center, University of Szeged, Kálvária Sugárút 57, Szeged 6725, HungaryPurpose. Investigation of dry eye and corneal Langerhans cells (LCs) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods. Prospective consecutive case series of 27 SLE patients and 27 control subjects. Dry eye was evaluated by lid-parallel conjunctival folds (LIPCOF), Schirmer test, tear break-up time (TBUT), and ocular surface disease index (OSDI) questionnaire. In vivo investigation of corneal LCs density and morphology (LCM) was performed with confocal corneal microscopy (Heidelberg Retina Tomograph with Rostock Cornea Module). Results. Tear production and stability were pathological in SLE subjects compared to control (Schirmer: 8.45 ± 9.82 mm/5 min versus 11.67 ± 3.21 mm/5 min; TBUT: 6.86 ± 3.53 s versus 11.09 ± 3.37 s). OSDI was significantly greater in SLE patients (25.95 ± 17.92) than in controls (11.06 ± 7.18). Central LC density was greater in SLE patients (43.08 ± 48.67 cell/mm2) than in controls (20.57 ± 21.04 cell/mm2). There was no difference in the peripheral LC density (124.78 ± 165.39 versus 78.00 ± 39.51 cell/mm2). LCM was higher in SLE patients in the centre (1.43 ± 0.79) and in the periphery (2.89 ± 0.42) compared to controls (centre: 1.00 ± 0.69, periphery: 2.35 ± 0.54). Conclusions. Significant changes in dry eye parameters and marked increase of central LCs could be demonstrated in SLE patients. SLE alters not only the LC density but also the morphology, modifies corneal homeostasis, and might contribute to the development of dry eye.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/543835 |
| spellingShingle | Miklós D. Resch László Marsovszky János Németh Márta Bocskai László Kovács Attila Balog Dry Eye and Corneal Langerhans Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Journal of Ophthalmology |
| title | Dry Eye and Corneal Langerhans Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
| title_full | Dry Eye and Corneal Langerhans Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
| title_fullStr | Dry Eye and Corneal Langerhans Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dry Eye and Corneal Langerhans Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
| title_short | Dry Eye and Corneal Langerhans Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
| title_sort | dry eye and corneal langerhans cells in systemic lupus erythematosus |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/543835 |
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