The cornea is a specialized, transparent, avascular, immune-privileged, and heavily
innervated tissue that affords 2/3rd of refraction to the eye. Ocular injuries, infections, and …

Over the last two decades, a large number of non-communicable/chronic disorders reached
an epidemic level on a global scale such as diabetes mellitus type 2, cardio-vascular …

The contributory roles of vitamin D in ocular and visual health have long been discussed,
with numerous studies pointing to the adverse effects of vitamin D deficiency. In this paper …

Dry eye disease (DED) is a commonly occurring, multifactorial disease characterized by
reduced tear film stability and hyperosmolarity at the ocular surface, leading to discomfort …

There has been increasing interest in finding non-invasive biomarkers for
neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). This observational study …

The endocrine system influences all tissues and cells in the human body. The ocular surface
is constantly exposed to circulating hormones and expresses their specific receptors. Dry …

Inflammatory factors have been considered to contribute to keratoconus (KC) pathogenesis.
This study aims to determine the immune cells subsets and soluble inflammatory factor …

Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial condition resulting from reduced tear secretion
from the lacrimal glands, increased tear water evaporation or the production of poor-quality …

Purpose Aberrant inflammation and immune dysregulation are known pathogenic
contributors in dry eye disease (DED). Aim of the study was to determine the proportions of …

In the homeostasis of the ocular surface, vitamins play a critical role in regulating
inflammatory responses and promoting cell differentiation, development and correct …