IRT5 Probiotics Changes Immune Modulatory Protein Expression in the Extraorbital Lacrimal Glands of an Autoimmune Dry Eye Mouse Model [PDF]
, 2020 PURPOSE. While the association between the gut microbiome and the immune system has been studied in autoimmune disorders, little is known about ocular disease.
Choi, Se Hyun +6 more
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Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science, 2008 To determine the most effective objective tests, applied singly or in combination in the diagnosis of dry eye disease.Two groups of subjects--41 with dry eye and 32 with no ocular surface disease--had symptoms, tear film quality, evaporation, tear turnover rate (TTR), volume and osmolarity, and meibomian gland dropout score assessed.The subjects with ...
Kannu Ramaesh +4 more
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A review of rabbit models of meibomian gland dysfunction and scope for translational research
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 Dry eye disease (DED) is an emerging global health concern with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) being the most common subtype of DED. Despite being quite prevalent, the pathophysiological mechanisms governing MGD are poorly understood.
Deeksha Prasad +10 more
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Clinical Correlations of Novel Autoantibodies in Patients with Dry Eye
Journal of Immunology Research, 2019 Background. Diagnostic criteria for Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) are continually being updated in pursuit of more precise and earlier diagnosis to prevent its complications.
Sezen Karakus +2 more
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Dry eye, its clinical subtypes and associated factors in healthy pregnancy: A cross-sectional study.
PLoS ONE, 2021 The study determined the frequency of dry eye, its clinical subtypes and risk factors among pregnant women. This study was a hospital-based cross-sectional study of pregnant women visiting the antenatal clinic of the University of Cape Coast hospital ...
Kofi Asiedu +7 more
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A Comprehensive Review on Dry Eye Disease: Diagnosis, Medical Management, Recent Developments, and Future Challenges [PDF]
, 2015 Dry eye syndrome (DES) or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a common disorder of the tear film caused by decreased tear production or increased evaporation and manifests with a wide variety of signs and symptoms.
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Ophthalmology and Therapy, 2023 Introduction An innovative eye drops formulation containing 0.2% hyaluronic acid and a low concentration of hydrocortisone (0.001%; hereafter HALH) has been recently placed on the market (Idroflog®, Alfa Intes, Italy) to manage the dysregulated ...
Paolo Fogagnolo +6 more
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Evaluation of preoperative dry eye in people undergoing corneal refractive surgery to correct myopia [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 AIM: To investigate the incidence of preoperative dry eye and related factors in patients undergoing corneal refractive surgery to correct myopia. METHODS: A total of 141 patients with myopia who underwent corneal refractive surgery were surveyed by ...
Peng-Fei Zhao +8 more
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Efficacy of osmoprotectants on prevention and treatment of murine dry eye [PDF]
, 2013 Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of osmoprotectants on prevention and treatment of dry eye in a murine model. Methods: Dry eye was induced in mice by using an intelligently controlled environmental system (ICES).
Chen, Q +6 more
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Investigation of extended blinks and interblink intervals in subjects with and without dry eye [PDF]
, 2013 Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the occurrence and duration of extended blinks ≥ 70 msec and their associated interblink intervals in normal subjects and in subjects with mild to moderate dry eye.
Abelson, Mark Barry +4 more
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