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Humidity effects on corneal hydration.

S R Cohen1, K A Polse, R J Brand

  • 1University of California, School of Optometry, Berkeley 94720.

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
|July 1, 1990
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Environmental humidity significantly impacts corneal hydration measurements. Controlling humidity is crucial for accurate assessments of open-eye steady-state (OESS) corneal thickness and percent recovery per hour (PRPH).

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Physiology
  • Environmental Factors in Health

Background:

  • Corneal hydration control is typically assessed using percent recovery per hour (PRPH) via an exponential model.
  • This model relies on corneal thickness measurements during swelling recovery and after achieving open-eye steady-state (OESS).
  • Previous studies have not controlled for ambient humidity, which may influence tear film osmolarity and corneal hydration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of varying ambient humidity levels on corneal hydration control.
  • To determine the impact of humidity on open-eye steady-state (OESS) corneal thickness and percent recovery per hour (PRPH).

Main Methods:

  • Two substudies were conducted to measure OESS and PRPH under controlled humidity conditions.

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  • Substudy 1: Corneal thickness measured after humidity changes from 30% to 52% or 97%.
  • Substudy 2: Corneal thickness measured after humidity changes from 43% to 12% or 97%.

    • Main Results:

    • Changes in OESS thickness were observed with humidity variations: -0.33 ± 3.5 microns (30% to 52%) and 2.6 ± 3.4 microns (30% to 97%).
    • Differential changes in OESS thickness were 2.94 ± 3.04 microns (95% CI: 0.77-5.11) and 2.1 ± 1.8 microns (95% CI: 0.9-3.4) in the respective substudies.
    • Humidity levels were found to affect both OESS and PRPH, indicating a humidity-dependent corneal hydration state.

    Conclusions:

    • Ambient humidity significantly influences corneal hydration parameters, specifically OESS thickness and PRPH.
    • Controlled humidity is essential for accurate and reproducible corneal hydration assessments.
    • Future research should incorporate humidity control to better understand corneal physiology and clinical measurements.