The Ocular Surface Status in Individuals Having Long-Term Exposure to Ionizing X-Radiations

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Aghamirsalim M¹ ; Asharlous A² ; Hashemi H³ ; Yekta A⁴ ; Rakhshan A⁵ ; Ostadimoghaddam H⁶ ; Gharaee H⁷ ; Khabazkhoob M⁸

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1. Eye Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2. Department of Optometry, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3. Noor Research Center for Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran
4. Department of Optometry, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
5. Department of Foreign Languages, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
6. Refractive Errors Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
7. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
8. Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye Published:2019

Abstract

Purpose: The present investigation was done to assess the status of tear film and corneal topography in individuals with long-term exposure to X-ray. Method: This historical cohort study was carried out to compare the lacrimal and corneal findings between radiographers (n = 126) and non-radiographers (n = 172). Radiographers included individuals with at least 5 years of experience in radiography while subjects in the control group had no history of exposure to X-ray. The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) was filled out by all individuals. Besides, the Pentacam imaging of both eyes was done. Finally, the lacrimal tests including tear break-up time and Schirmer (with anesthesia) were performed for both eyes of the participants. Results: The mean values of the Schirmer and Tear breakup time (TBUT) in the radiographer group (Schirmer: 11.1 ± 3.2 mm, TBUT: 11.3 ± 4.1 s) were significantly lower than the values in control group (14.6 ± 8.1 mm, TBUT: 12.8 ± 4.8 s) (P < 0.0001). The mean OSDI score of the radiographers was significantly higher compared to the control group (24.1 ± 17.6, and 12.3 ± 12.4 respectively (P < 0.0001)). The corneal thickness in the center, inferior, superior, temporal and nasal parts was significantly higher in radiographers versus the control group. In addition, the maximum thickness difference was observed in temporal part (34.00 μm thicker) (P < 0.0001). On the other hand, the corneal eccentricity factor was lower in radiographers compared to the control group (P < 0.0001). Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it is concluded that the radiographers have thicker and flatter corneas are than the corneas of the subjects in the control group. However, their corneas had no irregularities. Regarding the tear point, a higher prevalence of dry eye symptoms was observed in the radiographers compared to the control group. © 2019 British Contact Lens Association

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MLA	Aghamirsalim M, et al.. "The Ocular Surface Status in Individuals Having Long-Term Exposure to Ionizing X-Radiations." Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, vol. 42, no. 3, 2019, pp. 278-282.
APA	Aghamirsalim M, Asharlous A, Hashemi H, Yekta A, Rakhshan A, Ostadimoghaddam H, Gharaee H, Khabazkhoob M (2019). The Ocular Surface Status in Individuals Having Long-Term Exposure to Ionizing X-Radiations. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 42(3), 278-282.
Chicago	Aghamirsalim M, Asharlous A, Hashemi H, Yekta A, Rakhshan A, Ostadimoghaddam H, Gharaee H, Khabazkhoob M. "The Ocular Surface Status in Individuals Having Long-Term Exposure to Ionizing X-Radiations." Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 42, no. 3 (2019): 278-282.
Harvard	Aghamirsalim M et al. (2019) 'The Ocular Surface Status in Individuals Having Long-Term Exposure to Ionizing X-Radiations', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 42(3), pp. 278-282.
Vancouver	Aghamirsalim M, Asharlous A, Hashemi H, Yekta A, Rakhshan A, Ostadimoghaddam H, et al.. The Ocular Surface Status in Individuals Having Long-Term Exposure to Ionizing X-Radiations. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. 2019;42(3):278-282.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Aghamirsalim M and Asharlous A and Hashemi H and Yekta A and Rakhshan A and Ostadimoghaddam H and Gharaee H and Khabazkhoob M}, title = {The Ocular Surface Status in Individuals Having Long-Term Exposure to Ionizing X-Radiations}, journal = {Contact Lens and Anterior Eye}, volume = {42}, number = {3}, pages = {278-282}, year = {2019} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Aghamirsalim M AU - Asharlous A AU - Hashemi H AU - Yekta A AU - Rakhshan A AU - Ostadimoghaddam H AU - Gharaee H AU - Khabazkhoob M TI - The Ocular Surface Status in Individuals Having Long-Term Exposure to Ionizing X-Radiations JO - Contact Lens and Anterior Eye VL - 42 IS - 3 SP - 278 EP - 282 PY - 2019 ER -

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