Effect of Artificial Tears on Preoperative Keratometry and Refractive Precision in Cataract Surgery [PDF]
Christian Nilsen,1 Morten Gundersen,1 Per Graae Jensen,1 Kjell Gunnar Gundersen,1 Richard Potvin,2 Øygunn A Utheim,3– 5 Bjørn Gjerdrum1 1Ifocus Eye Clinic, Haugesund, Norway; 2Science in Vision, Frisco, TX, USA; 3Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo ...
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Control System Applied to the Microinjection of Artificial Tears for Severe Dry Eye Treatment
This paper presents a portable automated teardrop microinjection system as a practical solution for patients suffering from severe dry eye. The electronic device for the controlled and continuous injection of artificial tears is designed, assembled, and ...
Narcisse Meni-Babakidi +3 more
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Use of artificial tears in cases of allergic conjunctivitis [PDF]
Purpose: to evaluate the effectiveness of artificial tears use, particularly Ophtolique eye drops in cases of allergic conjunctivitis.Methods: 2 groups (30 patients each) with allergic conjunctivitis and complains for tearing were observed.
D. Yu. Maycuk +3 more
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The Effect of Artificial Tears on Corneal Higher Order Aberrations in Dry Eye Patients
Purpose: To assess the effects of artificial tears on corneal higher order aberrations in dry eye patients. Materials and Methods: 30 right eyes of 30 newly diagnosed dry eye patients were evaluated in this prospective study.
Hasan Ali Bayhan +2 more
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Comparative Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma, Autologous Serum, and Artificial Tears in Dry Eye Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Background/Objectives: Dry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent, complex disorder with a major impact on patients’ quality of life. While artificial tears (AT) are still the first-line treatment, their effectiveness is often limited in moderate-to-severe ...
Alexandra Laura Mederle +5 more
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Effects of Topical Cyclosporine A Plus Artificial Tears Versus Artificial Tears Treatment on Conjunctival Goblet Cell Density in Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome [PDF]
The aim was to compare the effects of topical cyclosporine A and artificial tears combination with artificial tears alone in patients with dysfunctional tear syndrome (DTS).Forty-two eyes of 42 patients with DTS were enrolled in the study. The inclusion criteria for the study were Schirmer I (without anesthesia) scores below 10 mm/5 min and tear film ...
Demiryay, E. +3 more
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Role of hyaluronate containing artificial tears in mitigating markers of dry eye disease using in vitro models [PDF]
Purpose: Ocular surface discomfort and dry eye disease (DED) are the most common conditions addressed by ophthalmologists worldwide. Artificial tear substitutes are used as the first line of treatment management for DED patients.
Sharel P Karkada +7 more
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Artificial tears and saliva substitutes
An adequate amount of water in cells and tissues is a prerequisite for the proper functioning of every organism, and every organ within that organism. Its deficiency can cause serious clinical symptoms and subjective troublesome ailments among patients.
Renata Chałas +2 more
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Manuel Diaz-Llopis,1–5 Maria Dolores Pinazo-Duran,2,3,6–9 Loreto Diaz-Guiñon,5 Miriam Rahhal-Ortuño,10 Mercedes Perez-Ramos,8,9 Rosabel Bosch,8,9 Roberto Gallego-Pinazo,11,12 Rosa Dolz-Marco,11,12 Teresa Diaz-Guiñon,5 Mar&
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Role of rheology in tears and artificial tears
The study of viscoelastic fluids as artificial tears dates back to the late 1970s. Healon, the first ophthalmic viscosurgical device, was approved in 1980, but studied extensively before then, exhibits very interesting shear-thinning properties that were found to be beneficial in both ophthalmic surgery and somewhat later as a tear replacement solution.
Steve, A Arshinoff +2 more
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