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Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis.

O P van Bijsterveld, K H Mansour, F J Dubois

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |February 1, 1985
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    Thygeson

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Corneal Diseases

    Background:

    • Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis (TSPK) is a recurrent corneal inflammatory condition.
    • Understanding the demographic and physiological factors associated with TSPK is crucial for diagnosis and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the clinical characteristics and physiological parameters in patients diagnosed with Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis.
    • To compare these parameters with an age- and sex-matched control group.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 54 Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis cases.
    • Comparison of Schirmer values, lysozyme concentration, plasma cortisol, and serum protein levels between patients and controls.

    Main Results:

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  • Women were significantly more affected than men, with a younger median age of onset.
  • Elevated Schirmer values and significantly higher plasma cortisol levels in females were observed.
  • Lysozyme and serum protein concentrations showed no significant differences compared to controls.

    • Conclusions:

    • Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis exhibits a female predilection and is associated with increased lacrimation and potentially altered cortisol levels in females.
    • Further research into the role of these physiological factors in TSPK pathogenesis is warranted.