Polyethylene eye-cover versus artificial teardrops in the prevention of ocular surface diseases in comatose patients: a prospective multicenter randomized triple …

M Khatiban, H Moradi Amin, G Falahinia… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Polyethylene covers are claimed to be useful in preventing ocular surface
diseases (OSD); however, evidence of their clinical efficacy is limited. This clinical trial …

The impact of normal saline on the incidence of exposure keratopathy in patients hospitalized in intensive care units

Z Davoodabady, K Rezaei… - Iranian journal of nursing …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) have impaired ocular protective
mechanisms that lead to an increased risk of ocular surface diseases including exposure …

The effects of passive blinking on exposure keratopathy among patients in intensive care units

K Rezaei, N Amini, R Rezaei, F Rafiei… - Iranian Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: Patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are at risk of eye disorders such as
Exposure keratopathy (EK) due to impaired blinking and incomplete eye closure. The aim of …