The prevalence of corneal arcus senilis in known insulin-dependent diabetic patients

Alexander, L.J.

Journal of the American Optometric Association 56(7): 556-559

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-0244
PMID: 4020009
Document Number: 265590
Corneal arcus senilis has long implied cardiovascular disease because of its association with altered lipid levels. This study demonstrates that arcus senilis does not have a higher prevalence rate in diabetics than non-diabetics in spite of the increased cardiovascular risk in insulin-dependent diabetics.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments