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Low leucocyte ascorbic acid levels and corneal ulceration.

G E Trope, W R Lee, H Moseley

    Transactions of the Ophthalmological Societies of the United Kingdom
    |January 1, 1979
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    Leukocyte ascorbic acid levels were significantly lower in patients with infected corneal ulcers compared to controls. This suggests a potential link between vitamin C deficiency and corneal infections, possibly involving Corynebacteria.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Corneal ulcers are serious eye infections that can lead to vision loss.
    • The role of nutritional status, specifically vitamin C, in the context of corneal infections is not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between leucocyte ascorbic acid levels and the presence of infected corneal ulcers.
    • To explore the potential involvement of Corynebacteria in these infections.

    Main Methods:

    • Leucocyte ascorbic acid levels were measured in six patients diagnosed with infected corneal ulcers.
    • A control group, matched for age and sex, was used for comparison.

    Main Results:

    • Patients with infected corneal ulcers exhibited significantly lower leucocyte ascorbic acid levels compared to the control group.

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  • This finding indicates a potential depletion of vitamin C in individuals suffering from corneal infections.

    • Conclusions:

    • Reduced leucocyte ascorbic acid levels may be a characteristic feature of infected corneal ulcers.
    • The study highlights the potential role of Corynebacteria as causative agents in these infections and suggests further investigation into the link between vitamin C and corneal health.