Journal of Current OphthalmologyPurpose: To evaluate the efficacy of different autologous serum eye drop (ASED) concentrations in treating ocular surface diseases. Methods: All articles assessing the efficacy of 20%, 50%, or 100% ASED were retrieved from PubMed, Cochrane, ScienceDirect,
Annisa Nindiana Pertiwi, Made Susiyanti
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Ocular Manifestations of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systemic Vascular Phenotype
Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, Volume 28, Issue 11, Page 9809-9818, November 2026.ABSTRACT Context Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined by central obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension and dyslipidemia. MetS affects over one‐third of US adults. Beyond its cardiovascular burden, MetS has clinically relevant associations with ocular health and may contribute to a systemic vascular and neuro‐metabolic phenotype involving the retina,
Ron T. Varghese, Ansu A. John
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Archaeal Genes Code for GGDEF Domain Proteins With Diguanylate Cyclase Activity
Molecular Microbiology, Volume 126, Issue 5, Page 576-595, November 2026.A biofilm‐like mode of growth is hypothesized to be required for the emergence of cellular life. Occurrence of common biofilm gene products in current Bacteria and Archaea is an indication for their previous presence in the last universal common ancestor LUCA and perhaps even in the first universal common ancestor FUCA.
Roman Sidorov +6 more
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Tear secretion and ferning patterns among premature and full-term newborns
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2008 In this study, we aimed to assess the quality and quantity of tears among premature and term newborns. Tear ferning and Schirmer's tests were conducted over the first 10 days of life.
Umit Beden +6 more
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Corneal Sequestration and Bilateral Distichiasis in a Binturong (Arctictis binturong)
Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 6, November 2026.ABSTRACT Objective To report the first documented case of corneal sequestration and distichiasis in a binturong (Arctictis binturong), discuss implications of disease prevalence in a non‐domestic feliform, and hypothesize on potential etiology and predisposing factors for corneal sequestration.
Vienna Lunking +7 more
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Use of preservative-free multidose dispenser (Comod system) for glaucoma medications
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology, 2005 Purpose: To describe our experience in the use of preservative-free Comod system in glaucoma patients. Methods: 120 glaucoma patients were recruited and randomly assigned to group I (conventional system) or group II (Comod system).
Ahmad Fauzi, MD +3 more
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Effect of Taurine on Experimental Facial Paralysis and Dry Eye in Rats
Düzce Tıp Fakültesi DergisiAim: This study aimed to evaluate dry eye development and the efficacy of taurine for dry eye treatment in a rat model with facial paralysis.Material and Methods: Thirty-two rats were divided into four groups with eight rats in each. The rats in groups 2,
Ali Gök +5 more
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Proportion of dry eye in type II diabetics
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareIntroduction: Diabetes mellitus is a multisystem disorder, which is one of the most prevalent and important non-infectious causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Gagandeep K. Brar +4 more
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A non-invasive model for diagnosis of primary Sjogren's disease based on salivary biomarkers, serum autoantibodies, and Schirmer's test. [PDF]
Arthritis Res TherZhang X +18 more
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Comparison of tear Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) estimation with Schirmer's test in Ocular Surface Disorders. [PDF]
Rom J OphthalmolGupta S +4 more
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