Abstract Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is one of the key regulators behind the inflammatory and
pathological process associated with ophthalmic diseases. The role of IL-6-174 G/C …

In recent years, there has been increasing scientific interest in the use of tear film biomarkers
in the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease (DED), owing to their potential …

Various cytokines, including interferon (IFN)-γ and IL-17, are augmented, and autoreactive T
cells and B cells are activated in the immune pathogenesis of Sjögren's syndrome (SS). In …

Background Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the major cause of evaporative dry eye
disease, which is the more prevalent form of dry eye disease. Intense pulsed light (IPL) …

Purpose: To assess the efficacy of anti-inflammatory approaches, comprising a topical
corticosteroid and omega-3 supplements, for modulating the inflammatory overlay …

Purpose To describe tear concentrations of IL-1β, Il-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-17A, IFNγ and TNFα in
tears, collected by microcapillaries, and their correlation with symptoms and signs in …

Purpose To investigate the ocular inflammatory response, using clinical and immunological
techniques, in people experiencing contact lens (CL) discomfort. Methods This study …

The human tear film is a highly ordered structure consisting of a thin layer of lipid on the
surface and a thicker aqueous‐mucin phase, which increases in mucin concentration toward …

Dry eye disease (DED) is a complex multifactorial condition caused by loss of ocular surface
homeostasis from quantitative and/or qualitative tear film deficiency. Schirmer tear test (STT) …

Purpose: To investigate correlations of the inflammatory HLA-DR marker with clinical signs
and symptoms commonly used to assess dry eye disease (DED) severity. Methods: Baseline …