Evaluation of dryness in external ocular surface in rheumatoid arthritis using impression cytology

To evaluate the degree of dryness in external ocular surface and any cellular damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis using impression cytology technique. Forty female patients with rheumatoid arthritis were included in this study, all were from Ain Shams University hospital, out-patient clinic and of the same social class and age group [45-50 years]. Impression cytology was done bilateral in each patient and the finding were classified according to Tseng [1985]. Any other cytological changes found were recorded. Dry eye was found to be a common finding in all, our cases. Increase in severity of ocular surface damage was found in periods of exacerbation of the disease, which was different from one patient to another. The prevalence of mucousstrands was obvious. Dry eye is a common finding in Rheumatoid arthritis patient. Ophthalmological examination in these cases must be a routine to avoid ocular complications. Impression cytology is a useful tool in diagnosis and prognosis of dry eye

Evaluation of ocular surface cytological changes in jaundice

The aim of our work is to evaluate any cytological changes in the ocular surface in Jaundice. Thirty patients with Jaundice due to different causes were included in this study. All cases were from Ain-Shams University Hospital, outpatient clinic, of different age group and of the same social class. Full ophthalmological and Physical examination were done for each patient, in addition to conjunctival Impression C'ytology technique to roll out any Cytological Changes. All data were recorded. Thirty Jaundiced patient were included in this study, with Peak age 31, of the same social class and of different sexes. Full physical examination revealed presence of constitutional symptoms with different mode of onset and with presence of mild abnormalities in general examination in some cases. Full ophthalmological examination revealed no abnormalities other than the yellowish discoloration of the sclerae and conjunctiva. Impression cytology shows a striking criterias in the cytological picture. Impression cytology is a useful tool to find out any ocular surface cytological changes to avoid complications