Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
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This cluster of papers focuses on the diagnosis, classification, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of dry eye disease. It covers topics such as ocular surface, tear film, meibomian gland dysfunction, corneal nerves, inflammatory cytokines, and the impact of contact lens wear on dry eye. The papers also discuss various diagnostic methodologies and the prevalence of dry eye in different populations.
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dry eye; ocular surface disease; tear film break-up time; tear film; Schirmer test; ocular surface; meibomian gland dysfunction; contact lenses; contact lens wear; Ocular Surface Disease Index; soft contact lenses; artificial tears; lacrimal gland; tear secretion; conjunctiva; meibography; ocular surface inflammation; contact lens fitting; tear film stability; tear osmolarity; contact lens complications; blepharitis; contact lens materials; meibomian glands; vernal keratoconjunctivitis
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Morton address: 36240731254172014 · morton4x16-v1
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