The matrix metalloproteinase 9 point-of-care test in dry eye
Dry eye is a common, multifactorial disease currently diagnosed by a combination of
symptoms and signs. However, the subjective symptoms of dry eye poorly correlate to the …
symptoms and signs. However, the subjective symptoms of dry eye poorly correlate to the …
Contact lens interactions with the tear film
A Mann, B Tighe - Experimental eye research, 2013 - Elsevier
Biochemical changes brought about by the influence of the contact lens on the tear film are
conveniently split into two categories. Firstly, the lens can remove or reduce the levels of …
conveniently split into two categories. Firstly, the lens can remove or reduce the levels of …
BCLA CLEAR-Contact lens wettability, cleaning, disinfection and interactions with tears
Contact lens materials have undergone significant changes over the past 20 years,
particularly with respect to the introduction of silicone hydrogel materials. Whilst this …
particularly with respect to the introduction of silicone hydrogel materials. Whilst this …
Contact lens wear and dry eyes: challenges and solutions
M Markoulli, S Kolanu - Clinical optometry, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The number of contact lens wearers worldwide has remained relatively stable over the past
decade, despite the investment that has gone into contact lens technology. This is largely …
decade, despite the investment that has gone into contact lens technology. This is largely …
Matrix metalloproteinases in keratoconus–too much of a good thing?
E di Martino, M Ali, CF Inglehearn - Experimental Eye Research, 2019 - Elsevier
Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive, early onset, and often bilateral eye condition, in which
the cornea gradually weakens and bulges out, and in advanced cases may eventually …
the cornea gradually weakens and bulges out, and in advanced cases may eventually …
Longitudinal changes in Langerhans cell density of the cornea and conjunctiva in contact lens‐induced dry eye
Y Alzahrani, LH Colorado, N Pritchard… - Clinical and …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Background The aim was to determine longitudinal changes in Langerhans cell density
(LCD) in the human cornea and conjunctiva during asymptomatic and symptomatic contact …
(LCD) in the human cornea and conjunctiva during asymptomatic and symptomatic contact …
[HTML][HTML] Inflammation mechanism and anti-inflammatory therapy of dry eye
L Chu, C Wang, H Zhou - Frontiers in Medicine, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Dry eye is a widespread chronic inflammatory disease that causes fatigue, tingling, burning,
and other symptoms. Dry eye is attributed to rheumatic diseases, diabetes, hormone …
and other symptoms. Dry eye is attributed to rheumatic diseases, diabetes, hormone …
Disturbing the balance: effect of contact lens use on the ocular proteome and microbiome
M Boost, P Cho, Z Wang - Clinical and experimental optometry, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Contact lens wear is a popular, convenient and effective method for vision correction. In
recent years, contact lens practice has expanded to include new paradigms, including …
recent years, contact lens practice has expanded to include new paradigms, including …
All soft contact lenses are not created equal
Soft contact lenses that have been prescribed by eye care practitioners are sometimes
substituted for alternative lenses by unqualified, unregulated and sometimes even fully …
substituted for alternative lenses by unqualified, unregulated and sometimes even fully …
Inflammatory proteins associated with contact lens-related dry eye
P Ramamoorthy, S Khanal, JJ Nichols - Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose To evaluate the levels and regulation of tear film inflammatory proteins in contact
lens-related dry eye (CLDE). Methods One hundred healthy, daily wear (non-overnight) …
lens-related dry eye (CLDE). Methods One hundred healthy, daily wear (non-overnight) …