Ocular surface and meibomian gland evaluation in euthyroid Graves’ ophthalmopathy
Kenneth Ka Hei Lai,
Xulin Liao,
Fatema Mohamed Ali Abdulla Aljufairi
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Euthyroid Graves’ ophthalmology (EGO) refers to the subgroup of thyroid eye disease patients with distinct clinical presentations. This study evaluated the ocular surface and meibomian gland changes in EGO patients.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted at The Chinese University of Hong Kong including 34 EGO patients and 34 age-and sex- matched healthy controls. Outcome measures include anterior segment examination, keratographic an… Show more
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