Tear film lipid layer (TFLL) stabilizes the air/tear surface of the human eye. Meibomian gland
dysfunction (MGD) resulting in quantitative and qualitative modifications of TFLL major (> …

Dry eye disease (DED) is one of the major ophthalmological healthcare challenges
worldwide. DED is a multifactorial disease characterized by a loss of homeostasis of the tear …

Purpose: The study establishes normative data of tear volume (TV) and tear turnover rate
(TTR) in healthy dogs and cats, 2 species commonly used for translational research in …

The INHAND (International Harmonization of Nomenclature and Diagnostic Criteria for
Lesions Project (www. toxpath. org/inhand. asp) is a joint initiative of the Societies of …

Preclinical animal studies provide valuable opportunities to better understand human
diseases and contribute to major advances in medicine. This review provides a …

Ocular surface disorders, such as dry eye disease, ocular rosacea, and allergic
conjunctivitis, are a heterogeneous group of diseases that require an interdisciplinary …

Background One of the contributing factors to ocular surface health is a stable precorneal
tear film. Considering the increasing interest in rabbits as pets and the limited literature …

Background Canine keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is predominantly an immune-mediated
disease. Current therapy of canine KCS is mainly by immunosuppressant, but the …

Hyaluronic acid (HA) solutions effectively lubricate the ocular surface and are used for the
relief of dry eye related symptoms. However, HA undergoes rapid clearance due to limited …

Since the seminal work of Wichterle in 1965 describing the first soft contact lenses and their
potential for ocular drug delivery, the field has yet to realize his vision. Maintaining all lens …