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Tear lysozyme measurements in chronic blepharitis.

J M Dougherty, J P McCulley

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Tear lysozyme levels are not linked to chronic blepharitis. However, many blepharitis patients also have keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), which is associated with lower tear lysozyme concentrations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Chronic blepharitis is a common ocular surface condition.
    • Tear lysozyme plays a role in ocular defense.
    • The relationship between tear lysozyme and blepharitis, particularly with co-existing keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate tear lysozyme concentrations in patients with chronic blepharitis.
    • To determine if tear lysozyme deficiency is associated with the etiology of chronic blepharitis.
    • To assess the prevalence of KCS in patients with chronic blepharitis.

    Main Methods:

    • Tear lysozyme concentrations were measured in 47 patients with chronic blepharitis and 22 healthy controls.
    • Patients were categorized into groups with chronic blepharitis alone and with co-existing KCS.
    • Statistical analysis was performed to compare lysozyme levels between groups.

    Main Results:

    • Mean tear lysozyme concentration in blepharitis patients without KCS (4070 µg/ml) was not significantly different from normal controls (3760 µg/ml).
    • Blepharitis patients with KCS exhibited significantly lower mean tear lysozyme concentrations (2530 µg/ml) compared to normals and blepharitis patients without KCS (p < 0.01).
    • A significant percentage of chronic blepharitis patients were diagnosed with KCS.

    Conclusions:

    • Tear lysozyme deficiency is unlikely to be a primary factor in the development of chronic blepharitis.
    • The co-occurrence of KCS in chronic blepharitis patients is notable and associated with reduced tear lysozyme.
    • Further research into the management of KCS in blepharitis patients may be warranted.

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