Various therapies for ocular surface diseases [PDF]
Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018 This paper aims to discuss various therapeutical strategies (corneal cross-linking, amniotic membrane transplantation with or without autologous serum application, medical regenerative therapy) for treating ocular surface diseases according to medical indications, etiology, local and general status of the patient. Besides the evolution and treatment of
Alina, Gheorghe +4 more
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Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2022 This study identified risk factors for the development of dupilumab-associated ocular surface disease in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in a large prospective daily practice cohort.
Roselie E. Achten +14 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.
Askarkar, S +4 more
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The Immunological Basis of Dry Eye Disease and Current Topical Treatment Options. [PDF]
, 2020 Homeostasis of the lacrimal functional unit is needed to ensure a well-regulated ocular immune response comprising innate and adaptive phases. When the ocular immune system is excessively stimulated and/or immunoregulatory mechanisms are disrupted, the ...
Lin, Meng C +4 more
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Effect of recombinant human nerve growth factor eye drops in patients with dry eye: a phase IIa, open label, multiple-dose study [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Dry eye disease (DED) affects more than 14% of the elderly population causing decrease of quality of life, high costs and vision impairment.
Allegretti, M. +7 more
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Frontiers in Immunology, 2021 The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viruses is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets. Notably, some coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients have ocular manifestations, including conjunctival hyperaemia ...
Shengjie Li +16 more
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Restoring Conjunctival Tolerance by Topical Nuclear Factor–κB Inhibitors Reduces Preservative-Facilitated Allergic Conjunctivitis in Mice [PDF]
, 2014 Purpose.: To evaluate the role of nuclear factor–κB (NF-κB) activation in eye drop preservative toxicity and the effect of topical NF-κB inhibitors on preservative-facilitated allergic conjunctivitis.
Gabelloni, María Laura +6 more
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Relevance of Lipid-Based Products in the Management of Dry Eye Disease [PDF]
, 2017 Components of the ocular surface synergistically contribute to maintaining and protecting a smooth refractive layer to facilitate the optimal transmission of light.
Amrane, Mourad +4 more
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American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2023 Purpose: To describe a case of chronic ocular surface disease associated with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) in which the addition of nightly topical ophthalmic preservative free vitamin A ointment to the daily use of a customized ocular surface ...
Gabriel Shlager +3 more
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Sex hormones in allergic conjunctivitis: altered levels of circulating androgens and estrogens in children and adolescents with vernal keratoconjunctivitis [PDF]
, 2015 PURPOSE: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic allergic disease mainly affecting boys in prepubertal age and usually recovering after puberty.
Bonini, S. +4 more
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