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Complicated case of Mycobacterium abscessus conjunctivitis in Sjögren's syndrome
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020 Purpose: To report a case of conjunctivitis due to Mycobacterium abscessus in the setting of keratoconjunctivitis sicca due to Sjögren's syndrome in the absence of other known risk factors such as surgery, trauma or immunosuppressive therapy ...
Caleb Shumway +4 more
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Iatrogenic keratoconjunctivitis sicca in a dog [PDF]
Ciência Rural, 2004 Qualitative and quantitative abnormalities in primary components of the tear can alter the dynamics of the lacrimal film, compromising its function. Lipids, an aqueous fraction and mucoproteins constitute the lacrimal film.
Denise Eliza de Almeida +3 more
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Effect and Mechanisms of Medicinal Plants on Dry Eye Disease: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018 Introduction: Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the most common problems and reasons for referring to ophthalmology clinics, which has been exacerbated by the increased use of computers and mobile phones. Aim: The purpose of the present systemic review was
Ezatollah Memarzadeh +2 more
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The cornea in keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Experimental Eye Research, 2020 The lacrimal functional unit (LFU) regulates tear production, composition, distribution and clearance to maintain a stable protective tear layer that is essential for maintaining corneal epithelial health. Dysfunction of the LFU, commonly referred to as dry eye, leads to increased tear osmolarity and levels of inflammatory mediators in tears that cause
Stephen C, Pflugfelder, Michael E, Stern
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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)
South African Family Practice, 2013 Keratoconjuctivitis sicca, more commonly known as dry eye, or dry eye disease, is common. It results from improper functioning of the lacrimal functional unit.
Leilani Johnston
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Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 2014 The Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca is a common ophthalmopathy among dogs and can be accompanied by periocular alopecia resulting from the extension of inflammation and concomitant eyelid.
Maria Fernanda de Souza Ferraz +1 more
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Corneal melt in conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020 Purpose: Report a case of corneal melt in a patient with conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) treated with topical interferon (IFN) alpha-2B. Observations: An 89-year-old man presented with gelatinous paralimbal lesions of the left eye extending ...
Nichelle Warren +4 more
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Glaucoma management dilemma in a patient with Allgrove syndrome
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Case Reports, 2022 AAA syndrome or Allgrove syndrome is a rare multisystem disorder. The ocular manifestations reported in the literature include alacrima, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, corneal melts, lacrimal gland atrophy, pupillary abnormalities, accommodative ...
Maninee Suman +3 more
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Ciência Rural, 2008 Tear film disorders in dogs can be classified into quantitative or qualitative abnormalities, or both, and are commonly observed in daily clinical practice.
Alexandre Pinto Ribeiro +4 more
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022 Background Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease of the exocrine glands, results in keratoconjunctivitis sicca, xerostomia, and dental caries. It is often overlooked, considered by clinicians to be a benign disease.
Maen D. Abou Ziki +3 more
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