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Diabetes screening with corneal aesthesiometer.

J G Daubs

    American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Diabetic patients frequently experience diminished corneal sensitivity, a condition not seen in non-diabetics. Aesthesiometry is recommended for routine optometric screening in diabetic patients to detect this early sign.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Diabetology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Diminished corneal sensitivity is a known complication of diabetes.
    • Clinical evidence indicates a significantly higher prevalence in diabetic individuals compared to non-diabetics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review clinical evidence on reduced corneal sensitivity in diabetics.
    • To present quantitative data on the efficacy of aesthesiometry as a screening tool.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent clinical evidence.
    • Quantitative estimation of screening test efficacy.

    Main Results:

    • Diminished corneal sensitivity is significantly more frequent in diabetics (p < 0.003).
    • Aesthesiometry demonstrates clinical efficacy in identifying this complication.

    Conclusions:

    • Aesthesiometry should be incorporated into routine optometric screening for diabetic patients.
    • Early detection of diminished corneal sensitivity can aid in diabetes management.

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