Meibomian gland alteration in patients with primary chronic dacryocystitis: An in vivo confocal microscopy study
1 October 2015
| Jonathan CP Roos
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Oculoplastics, Orbit
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Confocal microscopy, meibomian gland, primary chronic dacryocystitis
Chronic dacryocystitis affects tear film functionality and can predispose to ocular surface disease, however the specific effect of chronic dacryocystitis on meibomian gland function has not been studied. This group therefore performed in vivo confocal microscopy in 28 patients’ eyes...