Prevalence of Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy in Subjects With Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms

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Donald R. Korb · Abt Global (United States)

John P. Herman · Berkshire Health Systems

Caroline A. Blackie · Abt Global (United States)

Robert C. Scaffidi · Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Jack V. Greiner · Harvard University

Joan M. Exford · Abt Global (United States)

Victor M. Finnemore

Abstract

The prevalence of LWE was six times greater for the DED group and the prevalence of LWE Grade 2 or greater was 16 times greater for the DED group than for the control group. These data further establish LWE as a diagnostic sign of dry eye disease.

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Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Dermatology and Skin Diseases Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery

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Published in: Cornea

Volume 29, Issue 4, pp. 377-383

DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e3181ba0cb2

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Prevalence of Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy in Subjects With Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms

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