Pain associated with mechanical, chemical, and thermal heat stimulation of the ocular
surface is mediated by trigeminal ganglion neurons, while cold thermoreceptors detect …

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 …

A key element of contact lens practice involves clinical evaluation of anterior eye health,
including the cornea and limbus, conjunctiva and sclera, eyelids and eyelashes, lacrimal …

The greater prevalence of dry eye in women compared to men suggests that sex hormones
may have a role in this condition. This review aims to present evidence for how sex …

The lacrimal gland (LG) is an exocrine gland that produces the watery part of the tear film
that lubricates the ocular surface. Chronic inflammation, such as Sjögren's syndrome (SS), is …

Tear proteins are potential biomarkers, drug targets, and even biotherapeutics. As a
biotherapeutic, a recombinant tear protein might physiologically rescue the ocular surface …

Tear lipocalin is a primate protein that was recognized as a lipocalin from the homology of
the primary sequence. The protein is most concentrated in tears and produced by lacrimal …

The ocular surface—a continuous epithelial surface with regional specializations including
the surface and glandular epithelia of the cornea, conjunctiva, and lacrimal and meibomian …

Purpose: This study reports tear compensation observed in rabbits with bilateral resection of
main lacrimal gland (LG) and explored the potential mechanisms. Methods: Dry eye …

Because of their crucial impact on our perception of beauty, eyelashes constitute a prime
target for the cosmetic industry. However, when compared with other hair shafts and the mini …