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H Neuenschwander1, C Julia, M Wyman

  • 1Laboratory of Ocular Therapeutics, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.

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|April 1, 1995
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Corneal endothelial cell changes in dogs fed galactose are not reversible after the condition develops. Early intervention with therapy is crucial for ameliorating these diabetic-related morphologic changes.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Diabetic Complications
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Diabetic retinopathy is linked to corneal endothelial cell changes, including polymegathism and pleomorphism.
  • These changes have been observed in diabetic animal models, and aldose reductase inhibitors show potential in reducing them.
  • Galactosemia in dogs mimics diabetic conditions, affecting corneal endothelium.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the reversibility of corneal endothelial cell changes in galactose-fed dogs after prolonged galactose exposure.
  • To determine if reducing galactitol production by stopping galactose feeding can reverse observed endothelial morphologic changes.

Main Methods:

  • 48 dogs were fed a 30% galactose diet for up to 38 months, with some removed from the diet after 24 or 31 months.

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  • Control group (10 dogs) received a normal diet.
  • Specular microscopy analyzed corneal endothelial cell size and density in all groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences in corneal endothelial cell size and density were found between galactose-fed dogs and control dogs.
    • Stopping galactose feeding after 24 or 31 months did not significantly reverse corneal endothelial changes.
    • These findings suggest that endothelial morphologic changes are not reversible once established.

    Conclusions:

    • Corneal endothelial cell changes induced by prolonged galactose feeding in dogs are not reversible by simply removing the galactose source.
    • Therapeutic intervention is necessary before the onset of endothelial morphologic changes for potential amelioration.
    • This study highlights the importance of early detection and treatment in managing diabetic-related ocular complications.