Therapeutic Contact Lenses in the Treatment of Corneal and Ocular Surface Diseases-A Review.
Therapeutic contact lenses (TCLs) are often used in the management of a wide variety of corneal and ocular surface diseases (OSDs). Indications of TCL include pain relief, enhancing corneal healing, corneal sealing, corneal protection, and drug delivery.
L. Lim, Elizabeth Wen Ling Lim
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Analysis of the pathogenic factors and management of dry eye in ocular surface disorders [PDF]
The tear film represents the interface between the eye and the environment. The alteration of the delicate balance that regulates the secretion and distribution of the tear film determines the dry eye (DE) syndrome. Despite having a multifactorial origin,
Albietz+14 more
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Computed tomographic imaging characteristics of the normal canine lacrimal glands. [PDF]
BackgroundThe canine lacrimal gland (LG) and accessory lacrimal gland of the third eyelid (TEG) are responsible for production of the aqueous portion of the precorneal tear film.
Murphy, Christopher J+2 more
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No Brasil, a paracoccidioidomicose é doença endêmica que pode afetar diversos órgãos, sendo pouco comum o envolvimento da região ocular. Nessa forma, é freqüente o acometimento de conjuntivas e pálpebras, configurando-se em afecção importante a ...
Roberto Lopes Gervini+5 more
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PAGET'S DISEASE OF THE EYELID ASSOCIATED WITH CARCINOMA [PDF]
A. Hagedoorn
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A New Diagnostic Method for Ptosis of the Upper Eyelid
Currently, surgical treatment of ptosis of the upper eyelid does not always lead to a good anatomical and physiological result — the frequency of dissatisfaction with the results of treatment is 8–26 %, and repeated operations on the muscle that lifts ...
I. A. Filatova+3 more
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Microorganisms and Common Ophthalmic Diseases [PDF]
The human eye is in constant contact to environmental conditions that increase its likelihood in being exposed to a multitude of pathogens. Studies have revealed that the normal microbial flora found around the ocular area contribute to the well-being of
Su CW, Tighe S
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Lesões palpebrais no lúpus eritematoso Lid lesions in lupus erythematosus
O envolvimento cutâneo do lúpus eritematoso, quando aparece de maneira isolada em pálpebra, pode ser de difícil diagnóstico. Diagnósticos errôneos são comuns, principalmente o de blefarite resistente a tratamento.
Ana Paula Beckhauser+4 more
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Characteristic and Correlation Between TIME and Complication After Destructive Eye Procedure Patient at Plastic and Reconstruction Division Sanglah Hospital\u27s Eye Clinic Bali-Indonesia [PDF]
Destructive eye procedure can be carried out by enucleation, evisceration and excenteration. Some efforts have been developed to reduce the complications, but it still occur within several years after the operation.
Sukartini, D. (D)+2 more
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Prevalence of eyelid diseases among adults in Hong Kong
Introduction: Eyelid diseases affect visual function and quality of life. This is the first study to investigate the prevalence of eyelid diseases among the general population in Hong Kong.
S. Mak, J. Kwok, H. Yuen
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