Human epidermal growth factor (hEGF) and autologous serum are considered safer and more effective in treating dry eye syndrome. However, suitable formulas and preparation methods are needed to obtain eye drop containing...
: To investigate the association between meibomian gland (MG) loss and corneal subbasal nerve plexus density in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) related dry eye disease (DED). : This cross-sectional study...
The main reasons for the discontinuation of contact lens wear are ocular dryness and discomfort. Proteoglycan 4 (PRG4), a mucinous glycoprotein, and hyaluronic acid (HA), a nonsulfated linear glycosaminoglycan, are naturally...
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are autoimmune neurological diseases of the central nervous system, which are characterized by the presence of serum anti-aquaporin-4 autoantibodies (AQP4-IgG). An association...
To evaluate the effects of manuka honey eye-drops in the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction.This is an assessor-masked (single-blind), randomised controlled trial comparing conventional treatment group with interventional...
Sleep is an important determinant of health and quality of life. This study aimed to clarify the association between dry eye and sleep quality using a large population-based cohort.71,761 participants (19-94 yrs, 59.4% female)...
To evaluate the density and distribution of conjunctival goblet cells in mice without clinical evidence of ocular surface diseases.Immediately after euthanasia of C57BL/6 wild-type mice, the eyes including eyelids were removed...
To assess the six-month therapeutic profiles of lipid and non-lipid-based artificial tear supplements in managing dry eye disease (DED).Ninety-nine participants fulfilling the TFOS DEWS II diagnostic criteria for DED (64%...
This study assesses the knowledge and attitudes of dermatologists in Saudi Arabia with regard to dry eye disease, refractive surgery, and contact lenses when prescribing isotretinoin.A total of 150 dermatologists from major...
To compare hematologic and serological parameters among patients with Sjogren’s syndrome (SS), dry eye syndrome (DES) and controls, and validate a novel multiplex-serology method for identifying auto-antibodies in these...
To assess the risk factors for severe visual impairment (SVI) and corneal complications in primary and secondary Sjogren’s syndrome (SS).Retrospective case series.Ocular data of all consecutive SS patients presenting to an...
To evaluate safety and tolerability on the ocular surface of an anti-septic formulation containing 0.6% povidone-iodine (0.6% PVI) for a 4 week period. An observational, prospective study included 20 mild-moderate dry eye...
