Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 3 Basic Science and Clinical Relevance Part B
During the past several decades, a significant international research effort has been directed towards understanding the composition and regulation of the preocular tear film. This effort has been motivated by the recognition that the tear film plays a critical role in maintaining corneal and conjun...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
2002, 2002
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2002 |
| Series: | Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | During the past several decades, a significant international research effort has been directed towards understanding the composition and regulation of the preocular tear film. This effort has been motivated by the recognition that the tear film plays a critical role in maintaining corneal and conjunctival integrity, protecting against microbial challenge and preserving visual acuity. In addition, research has been stimulated by the knowledge that alteration or deficiency of the tear film, which occurs in numerous individuals throughout the world, may lead to desiccation of the ocular surface, ulceration and perforation of the cornea, an increased incidence of infectious disease, and potentionally pronounced visual disability and blindness |
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| Physical Description: | XXX, 1399 p. 202 illus., 26 illus. in color online resource |
| ISBN: | 9781461507178 |