The Relationship of Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy to Ocular Surface Signs and Symptoms. [PDF]
Purpose:There has been interest in determining whether lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE) plays a key role in causing ocular discomfort. Conflicting reports have made it difficult to discern whether LWE is more prevalent in certain populations, what ...
Lerma, Mariel +5 more
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Congenital aniridia: European COST action ANIRIDIA‐NET guidelines for diagnosis, management and care
Abstract Congenital aniridia is a rare ocular disorder affecting the majority of eye structures and can be associated with systemic manifestations. The main visible phenotypic characteristic is the partial or complete absence of the iris; however, foveal hypoplasia is a more frequent and reliable clinical sign. Other ocular comorbidities are associated
Davide Romano +26 more
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Outcome parameters in studies investigating dry eye disease: A systematic literature review
Abstract The development of effective therapeutics for dry eye disease (DED) is challenging due to its complex pathophysiology, heterogeneous patient presentation and the significant failure rate of previous clinical development programs. This underlines the importance of the selection of appropriate endpoints for clinical trials.
Viktoria Pai +8 more
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Meibomian gland imaging: A review
The meibomian glands of the upper and lower eyelids play a valuable role in secreting the lipidlayer of the tear film. Disturbances in meibomian gland function may result in altered secretion andvariations in tear composition which may lead to meibomian ...
Deanne L. Nicholas, Wayne D.H. Gillan
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Full-thickness eyelid lesions in sarcoidosis [PDF]
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Collins, ME +3 more
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Tacrolimus and Hyaluronate Therapy Enhance Tear Film Stability in Canine Evaporative Dry Eye Disease
ABSTRACT Objective Evaluate the efficacy of a therapeutic approach combining tacrolimus and hyaluronate‐based lubricant for the management of evaporative dry eye disease (EDED) in dogs, compared to hyaluronate monotherapy. Procedures Fifty‐four client‐owned dogs with EDED were randomly assigned to three groups (n = 18 each): Group 1 received 0.03 ...
Lionel Sebbag +2 more
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Interpretation of the group standard for operation procedure of meibomian gland massage
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) can lead to an imbalance in the ocular surface microenvironment,eye discomfortable, and visual impairment, thereby profoundly affecting the visual quality of life of patients.Meibomian gland massage is now widely used in
TIAN Bishan +5 more
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Ocular Chronic Graft Versus-Host Disease after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation [PDF]
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a potentially severe complication that may develop in different tissues including the eye after allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
Giannaccare, Giuseppe <1985>
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ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of feline ulcerative keratitis (UK) and corneal sequestra (CS) in brachycephalic and nonbrachycephalic breeds. Animals Studied Brachycephalic and nonbrachycephalic cats. Procedures Cats diagnosed with UK or CS (Total, 392; UK, 290; CS, 102), between 2013 and 2022, were included ...
M. Frejlich, G. Payen
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Evaluation of a rat meibomian gland dysfunction model induced by closure of meibomian gland orifices [PDF]
AIM: To find a stable, inexpensive, and reliable method to produce a rat meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) model. METHODS: We inserted slim guidewires into the meibomian gland orifices of twelve Brown Norway rats and fulgurized every guidewire to ...
Zi-Yi Dong +5 more
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