Advancement in the study of relations between inflammation and dry eye
- VernacularTitle:炎症与干眼症的研究进展
- Author:
Xiaoyun MA
;
Lianhua YIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
dry eye;
inflammation;
advancement
- From:
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences
2009;36(4):495-498
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
In the report of the definition and classification subcommittee of the International Dry Eye WorkShop (2007), inflammation was emphasized specially, and anti-inflammation therapy was also included in the treatment recommendations by severity level. Inflammation has been highly valued in the pathogenesis of dry eye recently. The management of dry eye through anti-inflammation therapy is also a hot point in recent years. What is the role of inflammation in the development of dry eye? This article mainly reviews the advancement of the study about their relevance in recent years.
