Quantitative distribution of neutral lipids in the cornea
| Patient | Control 1 | Control 2 | Control 3 | Mean (range) in controls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 65 | 60 | 69 | 62 | |
| Sex | F | M | F | F | |
| (values are mg/g wet weight) | |||||
| Esterified cholesterol | 1.61 | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.40 (0.36–0.45) |
| Triglycerides | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND |
| Free fatty acids | ND | 0.14 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.24 (0.14–0.30) |
| Unesterified cholesterol | 9.95 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.24 | 0.21 (0.18–0.24) |
| Monoglycerides + diglycerides | 1.15 | 1.88 | 1.46 | 1.63 | 1.66 (1.46–1.88) |
| Phospholipids | 11.68 | 1.55 | 0.72 | 0.63 | 0.97 (0.63–1.55) |
↵Age at the time of surgery.
ND = not detected.