[Analysis of the clinical characteristics of dry eye patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at different disease durations].

PubMed 2026

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Authors: Y Y Zhang, Y L Dong, Y L Zhong, X C Wang, J Bian, S Wang, Y L Liu, R Wang, Q J Zhou, Lixin Xie
DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112142-20250902-00362
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Abstract

Ocular surface lesion characteristics vary among dry eye patients with T2DM of different disease durations: decreased tear secretion, meibomian gland dysfunction and corneal nerve structural changes occur when the disease duration is ≤5 years, and corneal hypoesthesia and epithelial thinning develop when the duration exceeds 10 years, with lesions gradually worsening as the disease progresses. Compared with non-diabetic dry eye, significant differences exist in meibomian gland function, corneal nerves and epithelial barrier between the two groups.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Retinal Diseases and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
PubMed
Volume
62
Issue
2
Pages
102–112
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
ZH