Tfos dews ii epidemiology report
The subcommittee reviewed the prevalence, incidence, risk factors, natural history, morbidity
and questionnaires reported in epidemiological studies of dry eye disease (DED). A meta …
and questionnaires reported in epidemiological studies of dry eye disease (DED). A meta …
TFOS DEWS II sex, gender, and hormones report
One of the most compelling features of dry eye disease (DED) is that it occurs more
frequently in women than men. In fact, the female sex is a significant risk factor for the …
frequently in women than men. In fact, the female sex is a significant risk factor for the …
In vivo confocal microscopy of corneal nerves in health and disease
In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is becoming an indispensable tool for studying corneal
physiology and disease. Enabling the dissection of corneal architecture at a cellular level …
physiology and disease. Enabling the dissection of corneal architecture at a cellular level …
Neuropathic pain and dry eye
Dry eye is a common, multifactorial disease currently diagnosed by a combination of
symptoms and signs. Its epidemiology and clinical presentation have many similarities with …
symptoms and signs. Its epidemiology and clinical presentation have many similarities with …
Predictors of discordance between symptoms and signs in dry eye disease
J Vehof, NS Smitt-Kamminga, SA Nibourg… - Ophthalmology, 2017 - Elsevier
Purpose To investigate predictors of discordance between symptoms and signs in dry eye
disease (DED). Design Cross-sectional association study. Participants A total of 648 patients …
disease (DED). Design Cross-sectional association study. Participants A total of 648 patients …
Chronic dry eye symptoms after LASIK: parallels and lessons to be learned from other persistent post-operative pain disorders
Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a commonly performed surgical procedure used to
correct refractive error. LASIK surgery involves cutting a corneal flap and ablating the stroma …
correct refractive error. LASIK surgery involves cutting a corneal flap and ablating the stroma …
Alloknesis and hyperknesis—mechanisms, assessment methodology, and clinical implications of itch sensitization
HH Andersen, T Akiyama, LA Nattkemper… - Pain, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Itch and pain share numerous mechanistic similarities. Patients with chronic itch conditions
(for instance atopic dermatitis or neuropathic itch) often experience symptoms such as …
(for instance atopic dermatitis or neuropathic itch) often experience symptoms such as …
Therapeutic uses of scleral contact lenses for ocular surface disease: patient selection and special considerations
JS Harthan, E Shorter - Clinical optometry, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Scleral lenses are being prescribed for the management of corneal irregularity,
uncomplicated refractive error, and ocular surface disease. There are many potential …
uncomplicated refractive error, and ocular surface disease. There are many potential …
Neuropathic ocular pain due to dry eye is associated with multiple comorbid chronic pain syndromes
Recent data show that dry eye (DE) susceptibility and other chronic pain syndromes (CPS)
such as chronic widespread pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and pelvic pain, might share …
such as chronic widespread pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and pelvic pain, might share …
Characteristics of ocular pain complaints in patients with idiopathic dry eye symptoms
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the severity and quality of ocular pain
complaints in patients with dry eye symptoms. Methods: Subjects with clinically relevant dry …
complaints in patients with dry eye symptoms. Methods: Subjects with clinically relevant dry …