Correlation of Goblet Cell Density and Mucosal Epithelial Membrane Mucin Expression with Rose Bengal Staining in Patients with Ocular Irritation

Abstract

These results suggest that reduced goblet cell density and mucosal epithelial cell mucin expression could explain increased rose Bengal staining in patients with aqueous tear deficiency. In addition, MEM may be regarded as a marker for normal differentiation of ocular surface epithelia, with its absence signifying the development of squamous metaplasia.