TFOS DEWS II diagnostic methodology report

JS Wolffsohn, R Arita, R Chalmers, A Djalilian… - The ocular …, 2017 - Elsevier
The role of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS) II
Diagnostic Methodology Subcommittee was 1) to identify tests used to diagnose and monitor …

TFOS DEWS II tear film report

MDP Willcox, P Argüeso, GA Georgiev, JM Holopainen… - The ocular …, 2017 - Elsevier
The members of the Tear Film Subcommittee reviewed the role of the tear film in dry eye
disease (DED). The Subcommittee reviewed biophysical and biochemical aspects of tears …

Tfos dews ii pathophysiology report

AJ Bron, CS de Paiva, SK Chauhan, S Bonini… - The ocular …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract The TFOS DEWS II Pathophysiology Subcommittee reviewed the mechanisms
involved in the initiation and perpetuation of dry eye disease. Its central mechanism is …

[HTML][HTML] Current trends in pharmaceutical treatment of dry eye disease: A review

HB Mohamed, BN Abd El-Hamid, D Fathalla… - European Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Dry eye disease (DED), keratoconjunctivitis sicca or dysfunctional tear syndrome, is the most
prevalent ophthalmic disease which affects a substantial segment of people worldwide with …

[HTML][HTML] Novel drug delivery systems for the management of dry eye

N Nagai, H Otake - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Dry eye disease (DED) is a frequently observed eye complaint, which has recently attracted
considerable research interest. Conventional therapy for DED involves the use of artificial …

Biological functions of tear film

SC Pflugfelder, ME Stern - Experimental eye research, 2020 - Elsevier
Tears have a vital function to protect and lubricate the ocular surface. Tear production,
distribution and clearance is tightly regulated by the lacrimal functional unit (LFU) to meet …

[HTML][HTML] The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of dry eye disease

EM Messmer - Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Dry eye disease (DED) is common; its prevalence around the world varies from
5% to 34%. Its putative pathogenetic mechanisms include hyperosmolarity of the tear film …

Meibomian gland disease: the role of gland dysfunction in dry eye disease

P Chhadva, R Goldhardt, A Galor - Ophthalmology, 2017 - Elsevier
Topic To discuss the pathology, causes, and ocular surface impact of meibomian gland
disease (MGD), as well as its relationship to dry eye. Clinical Relevance MGD is a common …

Distribution of aqueous-deficient and evaporative dry eye in a clinic-based patient cohort: a retrospective study

MA Lemp, LA Crews, AJ Bron, GN Foulks, BD Sullivan - Cornea, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: To evaluate in a general clinic-based cohort of patients with dry eye disease (DED)
the distribution of patients with aqueous-deficient or evaporative subtype of DED. Methods …

[HTML][HTML] Dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction: focus on tear film characteristics and the therapeutic landscape

JD Sheppard, KK Nichols - Ophthalmology and Therapy, 2023 - Springer
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is highly prevalent and is the leading cause of
evaporative dry eye disease (DED). MGD is characterized by a reduction in meibum …