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[Evaluation of the tears secretion in young patients with cystic fibrosis]
Małgorzata Mrugacz1, Alina Bakunowicz-łazarczyk, Alina Minarowska
1Z Kliniki Okulistyki Dzieciecej Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku.
Purpose:
Evaluation of the secretion of the tears in young CF patients.
Material And Methods:
We examined group of 18 CF patients and control group of 18 patients. The patients were evaluated systemically and examined for surface changes and Schirmer test.
Results:
We observed abnormal Schirmer test in 81% of CF patients. The mean value of Schirmer test was 9.6 +/- 5.5 mm in the CF group and 25.0 +/- 3.0 mm in the control group. The difference was statistically significant.
Conclusions:
The cystic fibrosis patients have the hyposecretion of tear fluid. Schirmer test may be used in evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of the ocular changes in CF patients.
