Title of article
Dry Eye Syndrome
Author/Authors
Javadi, Mohammad-Ali Ophthalmic Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Feizi, Sepehr Ophthalmic Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Pages
6
From page
192
To page
197
Abstract
Our understanding of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also known as dry eye syndrome, has been changed over recent years. Until lately, the condition was thought to be merely due to aqueous tear insufficiency. Today, it is understood that KCS is a multifactorial disorder due to inflammation of the ocular surface and lacrimal gland, neurotrophic deficiency and meibomian gland dysfunction. This change in paradigm has led to the development of new and more effective medications.
Keywords
Dry Eye Syndromes , Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2011
Record number
2414581
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