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Hyperglycemia causes differential change in macrophage population in the lacrimal gland, conjunctiva and cornea

Frontiers in Immunology
BackgroundDue to its location, the ocular surface is exposed to environmental microbes. Innate immune cells including macrophages are first line defense against infections.
Saleh Alfuraih, Saleh Alfuraih, Saleh Alfuraih, Amy Tran, Lois Kim, Rais Ansari, Ajay Sharma   +6 more
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Electrophysiological abnormalities associated with extensive myelinated retinal nerve fibers

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012
An observational case report of electrophysiological abnormalities in a patient with anisomyopic amblyopia as a result of unilateral extensive myelinated retinal nerve fibers (MNFs) is illustrated.
Su Ann Tay, Srinivasan Sanjay
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Spontaneous melanotic lesions in axillary seabream, Pagellus acarne (Risso) [PDF]

, 2013
In this paper, we describe spontaneous melanotic lesions in the skin of axillary seabream, Pagellus acarne (Risso) from a defined area of the Portuguese Coast, located in Cabo da Roca and Foz do Arelho.
Branco, Sandra, Ramos, Paula, Victor, P
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Nanostructured drug delivery systems for posterior segment eye diseases: Strategies to defy ocular barriers

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Efficient drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye has long been a challenging issue due to the complex ocular barriers. The review focuses on the promise held by nanoplatforms for barrier penetration and the key mechanisms involved, also highlighting their advantages in achieving efficient drug delivery and superior treatment of PSEDs ...
Yifan Shen, Ying Yao, Yan Zhang, Xinyu Shi, Ling Bai, Yang Zhong, Yan Zhang, Kun Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Isolated homonymous hemianopsia due to presumptive cerebral tubercular abscess as the initial manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus infection

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012
We report a case of isolated homonymous hemianopsia due to presumptive cerebral tubercular abscess as the initial manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Sujit Gharai, Pradeep Venkatesh, Anindita Sinha, Satpal Garg, Prapti Ghosh   +4 more
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Desiccation Induced Conjunctival Monocyte Recruitment and Activation - Implications for Keratoconjunctivitis

Frontiers in Immunology, 2021
BackgroundLacrimal gland secretory dysfunction in Sjögren syndrome (SS) causes ocular surface desiccation that is associated with increased cytokine expression and number of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the conjunctiva.
Jehan Alam, Cintia S. de Paiva, Stephen C. Pflugfelder   +2 more
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A comprehensive embryonic staging series of the turtle Trachemys scripta

Developmental Dynamics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Turtles hold a unique place in vertebrate evolutionary history, making them critical assets in embryology research. Yet, they remain understudied as potential model organisms in the field. Here, to support experimental manipulations with turtle embryos, we have created a complete normal table of development for comprehensive ...
Christina M. Noravian, Perla G. Rand, Amira Mahomed, Annie Rickard, Oscar D. Juvera, Maria Elena de Bellard, Max Ezin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Conjunctival melanoma with orbital invasion and liver metastasis managed with systemic immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019
A 60-year-old Caucasian female was referred for biopsy-proven amelanotic orbito-conjunctival melanoma. Map biopsies revealed residual invasive melanoma on the deep tarsal margin at the site of previous surgery.
Michael Chang, Sara E Lally, Lauren A Dalvin, Marlana M Orloff, Carol L Shields   +4 more
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Clinical characteristics, treatment response, and survival outcomes in melanoma patients with cavity carcinomatosis: A retrospective analysis

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
What's New? Cavity carcinomatosis, a late manifestation of cancer, fuels tumor formation throughout a large area, most commonly the peritoneal and pleural cavities. The condition also can lead to resistance to otherwise effective treatment strategies.
Zhongqiao Lin, Li Zhu, Yuyang Huang, Lizhu Chen, Yuping Lu, Yu Chen, Jing Lin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Meibomian gland dysfunction in a case of ichthyosis follicularis with alopecia and photophobia syndrome

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
We are reporting an interesting case of ichthyosis follicularis with alopecia and photophobia syndrome in a daughter and father from the Indian subcontinent associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction.
Tarannum Fatima, Umang Mathur, Manisha Acharya   +2 more
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