Archive:: International Journal of Ophthalmology & Visual Science:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019

Involvement of ER Stress in Human Primary Pterygium

Sheng Zhou, Jing Yang

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019

Pages: 30-36

Received: 13 June 2019

Accepted: 2 July 2019

Published: 11 July 2019

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijovs.20190402.11

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Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the ER stress activation in human primary pterygium. Methods and materials: Human primary pterygium or normal Tenon's capsule tissues were obtained from patients with primary pterygium following surgical excision or from normal human fresh cadaver eyes. The tissues were processed within 2 hours. The... Show More

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Assessment of the Tear Evaporation Rate in Chronic Smokers Using Delfin VapoMeter

Saud Ahmed Alanazi, Ali Abusharha, Raied Fagehi, Ali Mazyed Alsaqr, Gamal Abdel-Rahman El-Hiti, Raed Ali Alahmari, Faisal Abdullah Alenazi, Khalid Mansour Alnassar, Ali Mohammed Masmali

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019

Pages: 37-41

Received: 8 June 2019

Accepted: 4 July 2019

Published: 16 July 2019

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijovs.20190402.12

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Abstract: Background: Smoking cigarettes is associated with many chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart diseases, and cataract. In addition, smokers are more likely to develop dry eye symptoms compared with nonsmokers. Purpose: To assess the tear evaporation rate in chronic smokers using a VapoMeter. Materials and Method: This observational, case-control an... Show More

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