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Alkaline tear pH in ocular rosacea.

M B Abelson, A A Sadun, I J Udell

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Untreated ocular rosacea significantly increases tear alkalinity. Tetracycline treatment normalizes tear pH in ocular rosacea patients, suggesting its effectiveness in managing this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Tear Film Physiology
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Ocular rosacea is a common condition affecting the eyelids and ocular surface.
    • Tear film abnormalities, including pH changes, are suspected in its pathogenesis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate tear pH differences in patients with ocular rosacea compared to healthy controls and other ocular conditions.
    • To evaluate the effect of tetracycline treatment on tear pH in ocular rosacea.

    Main Methods:

    • Tear pH was measured in 44 healthy volunteers, 20 patients with non-rosacea ocular disorders, 7 with untreated ocular rosacea, and 5 with treated ocular rosacea.
    • Statistical analysis was performed to compare tear pH values across groups.

    Main Results:

    • Patients with untreated ocular rosacea exhibited significantly higher (more alkaline) tear pH compared to all other groups.
    • Tear pH in patients treated with tetracycline was not significantly different from healthy subjects.

    Conclusions:

    • Elevated tear alkalinity is a characteristic feature of untreated ocular rosacea.
    • Tetracycline therapy appears to restore normal tear pH in patients with ocular rosacea.

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