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Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome [PDF]

, 2007
Dry eye syndrome is a disorder of the tear film and is associated with symptoms of ocular discomfort. Punctal occlusion is a mechanical treatment in which the tear drainage system is blocked in order to aid in the preservation of natural tears on the ocular surface.The objective of this review was to assess the safety and efficacy of punctal plugs for ...
Ann-Margret, Ervin, Robert, Wojciechowski, Oliver, Schein   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Expanded Phenotype Associated With an Intronic PPP1R12A Variant: A Case Report and Literature Review

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Autosomal dominant PPP1R12A‐related genitourinary and/or brain malformation syndrome is a recently described multisystem disorder caused by loss‐of‐function variants in the protein phosphatase 1 regulatory subunit 12a (PPP1R12A) gene. To date, 22 affected individuals have been reported with variable brain malformations and genitourinary ...
Emily M. Bland, Amber Nakar Weinstein, Eric C. Kao, Xiaonan Zhao, Monika Weisz‐Hubshman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A review of novel nanoformulations for treatment of dry eye disease and ocular surface inflammation [PDF]

Nanomedicine Journal
Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial condition frequently encountered in ocular disorders. DED not only causes ocular discomfort but also leads to damage to the cornea and conjunctiva.
Alireza Nouralishahi, Navid Fazlinejad, Mohamad Saeid Hoseinzade Firozabadi, Saman Mohammadzadehsaliani, Rand Otbah Farqad, Haider Radhi Saud, Hadis Kheradjoo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sjögren Disease—B Cells at the Brink: From Autoimmunity to Lymphomagenesis and the Rise of Novel B Cell–Targeted Therapies

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Sjögren disease (SjD) is a common systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the exocrine glands, resulting in dryness. Patients frequently exhibit extraglandular manifestations affecting various organ systems. To date, there are no US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved disease‐modifying therapies for SjD. In this review, we
Rachael A. Gordon, Sara S. McCoy
wiley   +1 more source

Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157—Possible Novel Therapy of Glaucoma and Other Ocular Conditions

Pharmaceuticals, 2023
Recently, stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 therapy by activation of collateral pathways counteracted various occlusion/occlusion-like syndromes, vascular, and multiorgan failure, and blood pressure disturbances in rats with permanent major vessel ...
Predrag Sikiric, Antonio Kokot, Tamara Kralj, Mirna Zlatar, Sanja Masnec, Ratimir Lazic, Kristina Loncaric, Katarina Oroz, Marko Sablic, Marta Boljesic, Marko Antunovic, Suncana Sikiric, Sanja Strbe, Vasilije Stambolija, Lidija Beketic Oreskovic, Ivana Kavelj, Luka Novosel, Slavica Zubcic, Ivan Krezic, Anita Skrtic, Ivana Jurjevic, Alenka Boban Blagaic, Sven Seiwerth, Mario Staresinic   +23 more
doaj   +1 more source

Listening to young children with disabilities: Experiences of quality in mainstream primary education

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract All children should have access to quality education through a child‐centred pedagogy. An inclusive, child‐centred pedagogy uses a strength‐based view of children that recognises each child as unique and competent, providing children with multiple opportunities to explore and learn at their own pace.
Katherine Gulliver
wiley   +1 more source

Advanced nanotherapeutics for combating ocular infections: Rational design, antimicrobial mechanisms, and therapeutic breakthroughs

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Nanomaterials revolutionize ocular infection treatment by enabling targeted drug delivery and enhanced antimicrobial efficacy against resistant pathogens. This review systematically explores their rational design, multimodal mechanisms, and translational potential for next‐generation anti‐infective therapies.
Yujia Liu, Xuetian Wen, Yue Tan, Rui Zeng, Yijuan Zhang, Tong Lin, Lan Gong, Zichao Luo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dry Eye Following Cataract Surgery in Women Over 50 Years Old

پزشکی بالینی ابن سینا, 2016
Introduction: Dry eye is a common problem amongst post-menopausal women. Cataract surgery may worsen symptoms of dry eye and this can influence the quality of life in patients.
Nooshin Bazzazi, Fatemeh Eslami, Pouyan Pahlavani, Siamak Akbarzadeh   +3 more
doaj  

Are Serum Vitamin D Levels Associated With Dry Eye Disease? Results From the Study Group for Environmental Eye Disease [PDF]

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, 2017
Objectives Dry eye disease (DED) is an increasingly important public health problem in Korea. Previous studies conducted in Korea have reported inconsistent results regarding the protective effects of vitamin D on DED, and these discrepancies may be ...
Da-Hye Jeon, Hyungseon Yeom, Jaewon Yang, Jong Suk Song, Hyung Keun Lee, Hyeon Chang Kim   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Flight of the dragons: a global review of migration in Odonata

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Insects are the most abundant and ecologically important animal migrants. Yet, we know relatively little about the patterns and processes underlying insect migration. Dragonflies (Anisoptera) and damselflies (Zygoptera) comprise the ancient insect order Odonata, whose ancestors were the first organisms to fly on Earth.
Johanna S.U. Hedlund, Myles Menz, Jason W. Chapman, Alexander Hayward   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source