The Pathology of Dry Eye

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Authors

Michael E. Stern · Allergan (United States)

Roger W. Beuerman · Allergan (Ireland)

Robert I. Fox · Allergan (Ireland)

Jianping Gao · Allergan (Ireland)

Austin K. Mircheff · Allergan (Ireland)

Stephen C. Pflugfelder · Allergan (United States)

Abstract

Although the etiologies of dry eye are varied, common to all ocular-surface disease is an underlying cytokine/receptor-mediated inflammatory process. By treating this process, it may be possible to normalize the ocular surface/lacrimal neural reflex and facilitate ocular surface healing.

Topics & Keywords

Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Urticaria and Related Conditions Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

Publication Details

Published in: Cornea

Volume 17, Issue 6, pp. 584-584

DOI: 10.1097/00003226-199811000-00002

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