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The article focuses on the importance of understanding lacrimal gland abnormalities and their potential implications for prompt treatment and positive patient outcomes. Topics include the anatomy and function of the lacrimal gland, its susceptibility to systemic diseases, and its role in aqueous-deficient dry eye disease, particularly in relation to Sjögren's syndrome.

The article examines the challenge of managing ocular surface disease (OSD) in patients with glaucoma, balancing the need to address dry eye symptoms while minimizing the use of additional medications. Topics discussed include the impact of topical glaucoma medications on the ocular surface, the role of preservative-free and alternative therapies, and strategies for reducing medication burden and improving patient compliance.

The article discusses the three things that one should know about the cases and effects of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Topics include the possible negative impact of MGD on patients, new ways to target the underlying pathophysiology of MGD that may be provided by agent in development, and the promising clinical trial data of novel agents.

The article presents the discussion on gaining insight into the epidemiology of lacrimal gland tumors in the US. Topics include researchers reported that the following were associated with significantly worse outcomes such as older age, non-lymphoma tumors and advanced stage at diagnosis; and generation of eyecare providers on diagnosing and treating lacrimal gland malignancies.

The article present a case study of a 48-year-old Hispanic male, with notable pain, tearing and bleeding due to a cut on his left lower eyelid. Topics discussed include the evaluation and management of eyelid lacerations; the importance of proper diagnosis, classification and surgical repair based on the involvement of eyelid structures; and the successful surgical repair of the patient's eyelid laceration and the postoperative management.

The article presents a case study of a 47-year-old man presented to Wills Eye Oculoplastic Department for a second opinion and evaluation of fullness of the left eye. It noted that that he had an outpatient computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging scan which were notable for a "large left orbital mass, primarily intraconal with extraconal extension superiorly and laterally, concerning for a benign, slow-flow venous malformation."

The article offers information on the dry eye disease, its therapeutic management and whether it will ever have a cure or not. Topics discussed include the views of Michael A. Lemp, clinical professor of ophthalmology at Georgetown University, on the disease; the role of inflammation in the development of the disease; and the role of tear osmolarity and lacrimal glands in disease development.

The article focuses on the Soft Plug Extended Duration 180-T plug developed by physician Robert Latkany in New York, which may circumvent the issues associated with silicone plugs and other temporary plugs. Topics discussed include the problem with the use of silicone punctal plugs in treating patients with pure aqueous deficiency, and the design of the device.

A case study of 62-year-old man is presented in emergently with a painful, swollen left lower eyelid of two days duration. Topics include examines his eyelid was acutely painful in the nasal region, and he had a mucopurulent discharge emanating from his lower puncta and examines his vision was unchanged, and he had no other complaints.

The article offers information about ocular surface or lid disease of eyes. Topics discussed include accessory lacrimal glands and meibomian gland and comprised cornea, conjunctiva and eyelids are ocular surface; talks about papillomas, molluscum contagiosum are herpetiform vesicles are captured from scanning of dermis and epidermis of the eye; and highlights ophthalmic conditions due to involutional changes as lid abnormalities.

The article discusses the intranasal nasolacrimal duct cysts in infants and the advantages for the new surgical techniques and devices adopted in the treatment of these intranasal cysts. The topics include the examination of the embryological origin of these cysts, imperforate nasolacrimal ducts in newborns, berating difficulties, the infantile dacryocystitis or dacryocystocele and its association with intranasal cysts.

The author shares how she screens her cataract patients, treat them before surgery, and initiate long-term therapy postoperatively for chronic dry eye disease. Topics discussed include osmolarity testing, meibography, and educating patients about dry eye and their diagnostic test results. Also mentioned are postoperative therapy, transition to long-term treatments, and predictable outcomes.

The article discusses the use of a meibographer to diagnose dry eye disease (DED). The meibographer can detect dysfunction in the meibomian gland using an infrared charge-coupled device on a slit lamp biomicroscope. Also explored are the role of the meibomian glands of the eyelids in the tear film's lipid layer, the causes of DED and its symptoms, and different brands of meibographers.

The article focuses on Canalicular Lacerations with careful examination of the lacrimal system during surgery. Topics discussed include ocular and periocular injuries causing significant morbidity, maintaining a high suspicion of canalicular involvement in lacerations medial to the puncta and secondary to dog-bite injuries, and avoid placing any pressure on the underlying globe during ocular adnexa exam.

The article focuses on evaluating areas beyond the eyes and ocular adnexa in ophthalmology, as they may reveal definitive clues to diagnosis, using a 58-year-old woman's case to illustrate the importance of additional testing and examination beyond external and intraocular examinations.

The article offers information on managing Astigmatism, vision problem by using innovative intraocular lens (IOL) technology. Topics discussed include optical biometry, corneal topography, and optical coherence tomography which are useful tools for preoperative assessments; several options to correct refractive error in glasses or contact lenses, limbal relaxing incisions; and patients receive presbyopia which correcting IOLs with high expectations of visual outcomes.

The eye wash uses a pH-balanced solution that supports gentle cleaning and helpsremove debris, dried mucous, foreign materials, pollen, andother irritants. Products range from natural eye relief to sleep aid. The product lineincludes eyelid wipes and eye wash that help cleanse andhydrate around the eye and remove excess buildup associatedwith dryness and irritation. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the structure and function of the meibomian glands for optometrists to fully appreciate the underpinnings of dry eye disease (DED). Topics include meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) resulting in alterations of the tear film, symptoms of eye irritation, clinically apparent inflammation and ocular surface disease. Also mentioned are potential drivers of the gland dysfunction, such as Omega-3 fatty acids, sex steroids and contact lens wear as well as aging and digital devices.

OCULAR SURFACE DISEASE Avoiding a dry eye misdiagnosis in thispatient base is important "My eyes are teary." Some casesare related to trauma, neoplasm, systemicdisease, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy.1,2 Other causes include past nasal or facialbone fractures/sinus surgery that disrupt thenasolacrimal duct; inflammatory diseases(such as sarcoidosis, granulomatosis withpolyangiitis [formerly Wegener granulomatosis]);tumors (maxillary and ethmoid sinustumors); and dacryoliths.2 Chronic inflammation may also causefibrosis of the connective tissue fibers in thearea of the lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal ductand loss of the blood vessels of the vascularplexus that surrounds the lacrimal sac andnasolacrimal duct contributing to malfunctioningof the tear outflow mechanism.1 Descending inflammation from the eye,or ascending inflammation from the nose,initiates swelling of the mucous membrane,remodeling of the helical arrangement ofconnective tissue fibers, malfunctions in thesubepithelial cavernous body (vascular plexus)with reactive hyperemia, and temporaryocclusion of the lacrimal passage. In most patients with punctal stenosis,there is inflammation caused by blepharitis,chronic exposure (ectropion), or an externalirritant. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the functions of the tear film. Topics covered include the layers of the tear film, namely the lipid, aqueous and innermost layers, the common microorganisms of the ocular surface and the antimicrobial substances and proteins in the tear film, including the lysozyme, lactoferin and lipocalin.

The article discusses the importance of timely diagnosis and successful intervention in effectively treating dry eye disease (DED). Topics include the number of DED patients experiencing flares, the adverse effects of flares like poor health-related quality of life and ocular surface damage, and the symptoms of flares like blurred or fluctuating vision, tearing, and ocular burning.

The article discusses aspects of diagnosis of Epiphora eye disease. It states that before performing lacrimal dilation and irrigation ophthalmologists should understand the anatomy of the nasolacrimal drainage system. It mentions causes of Epiphora like eye lid oppositional abnormalities, ocular surface disorders and obstructed tear flow tract. It also provides instruction on performing lacrimal dilation and irrigation.

The article talks about the role of punctal plugs in the treatment of dry eye. Topics discussed include increased use of advanced diagnostic tools such as the TearLab Osmolarity System and InflammaDry test in conjunction, use of plugs in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or Sjogren, and benefits of plugs for the patients of meibomian gland dysfunction.

The article discusses dry eye disease effecting millions of individuals worldwide and the pathophysiology of the condition. Various risk factors that effects the balance in the ocular surface include genetics and contact lenses. Topics include complications such as potential susceptibility to desiccation and epithelial injury, lacrimal functional unit, and characteristics of Conjunctival chalasis (CChal). Effects of Demodex mite lid infestation and Recurrent corneal erosion (RCE) is included.

The article discusses about identifying treatment and developing a team based approach medical specialties when treating ocular surface disease in patients. Topics included are dry eye diseases developing into ocular surface scarring and infection by bacteria, hormones like glucagon and adenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) affecting lacrimal secretion and inflammation in lacrimal gland indiabetes patients.

The article provides an overview of ocular tear film which offers visual clarity and lubrication. It mentions that tears are being produced from the lacrimal gland under the influence of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. It states that tear fluid is disseminated over the ocular surface to the nasal from temporal segments of the eye through dynamic tear film interferometry.

The article looks at ocular/nasal interactions and how they can affect pharmaceutical therapies in the U.S. It attempts to bridge a gap by examining the relationships between two neighboring systems, the eye and the nose. The authors focus on the nasolacrimal structures that constitute a shared fluid compartment.

The article examines the diagnosis of dacryoadenitis which is an inflammation of the lacrimal gland. It discusses the etiology of dacryoadenitis which causes inflammation of the lacrimal gland and dry eyes. It states that patients with dacroyadenitis may experience fever or leukocytosis associated with enlarged glands such as conjunctival injection and chemosis where patients experience abrupt of swelling in the upper lips.

The article presents a continuing educational lesson for pharmacists about the treatment of dry eye disease (DED), also known as dysfunctional tear syndrome and keratoconjunctivities sicca. It describes the prevalence and impact of DED, the normal physiology of the lacrimal system, as well as the conditions, disorders, drug use and other etiologies that contribute to DED. Information on over-the-counter and prescription drugs, and non-drug therapy used in the treatment of DED, and the usage of ophthalmic lubricants are also provided.

The article reports on the part two of the series regarding the causes and mechanisms of dry eye. It relates that poor delivery of water to the surface of the eye by the glands is due to innervational anomalies, scarring outflow channels and innervational anomalies. In addition, it provides several tables which explains and represents the causes of lacrimal dysfunction.

The article shares experts' insights regarding lesser-known tools and steps to address patients' dry-eye complaints. It mentions standard diagnostic dry-eye tools, including Lissamine staining, Schirmer test and the Ocular Surface Disease Index. The author cites issues to consider, such as visual fluctuations and contact lens intolerance. She recommends several therapies to ease symptoms, including the use of occasional artificial tears, avoidance of contact lenses or changing eye makeup.

Presents information on eye diseases which affect the eyelids, lacrimal system and orbit. Complications of blepharitis; Symptoms of internal and external hordeolum; Causes of dacryocystitis.

Discusses the structure of the ocular adnexa focusing on lacrimal system and pre-ocular tear film. Description of the lacrimal gland; Functions of the lacrimal gland; Details on the pre-ocular tear film, a complex fluid that covers the exposed parts of the ocular surface.

Reports that epidemiology studies of dry eye can have an impact on ophthalmologists' treatment decisions. Condition characterized by disturbances in the tear film and the ocular surface; Results of the Women Health Study; Beaver Dam Eye Study; Salisbury Eye Evaluation. INSET: Summary of Epidemiologic Studies of Dry Eye.

Focuses on the effectiveness of topical androgen administration for the treatment of dry-eye syndromes in the U.S. Identification of sex-associated differences on lacrimal gland; Stability of tear-film structure; Desiccation of corneal epithelium.

Focuses on developments regarding corneal and external disease during the 2000 ARVO meeting. Usage of lacrimal gland, tear film and eye blanking; Impact of amniotic membrane on ocular surface conditions; Implications of the transparent biomaterial poly-MPEG-BMA for the closure of corneal perforations.

The article explores how concerned patient presented with the chief complaint of a growth under upper lid, and subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse is a rarely reported. Topics include patients present for evaluation due to cosmetic concerns or to rule out potential for malignancy; and Orbital fat occupies the space surrounding the extraocular muscles and the globe a protective cushion for the eye.

The article offers information on the symptoms, pathophysiology and treatment of eye disease, dacryoadenitis. Topics include implications of dacryoadenitis In acute and chronic cases, techniques used to diagnose dacryoadenitis such as Tl-weighted enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and surgical biopsy and mentions inflammation of the lacrimal gland.

The article presents a case study related to 57-year-old female has presented with a painful stye and tears running down her face for several days. Topics include the chalazion or hordeolum from meibomian gland disease is often the culprit when you see a lump or bump, and the bacterial infection or retained punctal plug could be the cause of this patient's epiphora.

The article presents an overview on lacrimal irrigation, which is a relatively simple medical procedure that can enhance patients' tear flow. It outlines the three categories that require such procedure including canalicular obstruction, canaliculitis and the removal of intracanalicular plug. Emphasis on the correct diagnosis is also highlighted to provide benefits to patients, worthy addition to optometric practice and advancement to clinical skills.

The article discusses the effectiveness of TearLab Osmolarity System from TearLab Corp. in managing the dry eye disease (DED). The term tear osmolarity has been included in the definition of dry eye after a Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS) report was released in 2007. The balance of input and output of the lacrimal system is captured with efficiency through the measurement of tear osmolarity. Results of a study on osmolarity revealed its effectiveness as a tool to diagnose keratoconjuctivitis (KCS). Information on abnormal tear osmolarity is also presented.

The article focuses on tear film proteins and discusses the interaction of tear film proteins and soft contact lenses. Up to 491 proteins are found in the human tear film which are produced in the lacrimal gland. During wear, tear film proteins quickly deposit onto contact lens. The attraction of proteins onto and into soft contact lenses is generally regarded negatively from a clinical perspective but the immobilization of proteins within or on a contact lens might be desirable.

The article discusses the etiology of ocular surface disease (OSD). It states the causes of patient's dry eye which traces problem in lipid layer due to blepharitis with aqueous deficiency and treatment that involve managing environmental factors of puchtional occlusion with high degree of irritation. It describes ocular surface disease of quality of the tear film quantity in the naso-lacrimal system diseases.

The article discusses launch of several new or updated punctum plugs ophthalmic products for dry eye relief in the United States. FCI Ophthalmics Inc. will roll out the Snug Plug, a silicone plug for permanent placement. Meanwhile, Medennium Inc. has updated its SmartPlug, which is available in a 6-millimeter length. Finally, Eagle Vision Inc. has rolled out its SuperEagle silicone punctum plug.

Investigates the management strategies for dry eye syndrome. Approval of cyclosporine for the treatment of dry eye; Reduction of the production of secondary cytokines by Restasis, an ophthalmic emulsion of cyclosporin A; Detection of localized infiltration and inflammation of the lacrimal gland. INSET: New Rx Treatment for Dry Eye.

Investigates the nutritional approach to dry eye management. Influence of nutrition on the inflammatory conditions of the lacrimal apparatus; Causes of the disease; Importance of omega-3 fish oil supplements for tear treatment. INSET: The Three Layers of the Tear Film.

Part I. Examines the drugs affecting the adnexa and anterior eye. Toxicology of ocular tissues; Effects of preservatives on the ocular surface; Adverse effects of drugs on conjunctiva; Applied anatomy of lacrimal system and tear film; Adverse effects of drugs on cornea.