The Conjunctiva Plays an Important Role in Modulating Ocular Surface Tear
Journal Title: Open Access Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Manifestation of dry eye disease (DED) includes tear film (TF) instability and hyperosmolar condition, leading to immunoinflammatory and mechanical injuries to the ocular surface.
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Dhruva Bhattacharya
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