Corneal Endothelial Morphological Alterations in Type 2 Diabetes: Associations with Glycemic Control, Disease Duration, and Diabetic Retinopathy Severity—A Cross-Sectional Study in Benghazi, Libya

• Published in: Libyan international medical university journal Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 82 - 88
• Main Authors: Geilani, Nadia Abdelsalam, Julio, Gemma, Abdala, Majdi Abdulhamid
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2023
• Subjects: Benghazi; corneal endothelial morphology; diabetic retinopathy; Libya; specular microscopy; type 2 diabetes mellitus

Background The corneal endothelium is essential for maintaining corneal transparency and fluid regulation, and its dysfunction can lead to corneal edema and decreased visual acuity. Corneal specular microscopy is used to detect corneal disorders early. Aim This study aimed to evaluate morphological...