Dear Sir, May I take advantage of this section in the S.E.O. journal to encourage our colleagues to utilize lab tests for a better and faster diagnosis of ocular surface diseases. In most patients it is enough to perform a clinical study with slit lamp and perform a few clinical tests, but in some cases diagnostic needs call for special laboratory tests, the execution of which does not require ...

PURPOSE The management of severe ocular surface disease due to limbal stem cell deficiency has changed dramatically. The concept of limbal stem cells, as the source of corneal epithelium revolutionised the therapeutic approach of ocular surface reconstruction. Deficiency of limbal stem cells results in blinding ocular surface diseases. Grafting viable limbal tissue, from either fellow healthy e...

BACKGROUND Long-term use of benzalkonium chloride (BAC)-preserved drugs is often associated with ocular surface toxicity. Ocular surface symptoms had a substantial impact on the glaucoma patients' quality of life and compliance. This study aimed to investigate the effects of sodium hyaluronate (SH) on ocular surface toxicity induced by BAC-preserved anti-glaucoma medications treatment. METHOD...

PURPOSE Symptoms of dry eye are commonly reported in contact lens wearers and are a frequent cause of non-tolerance. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effects of oral treatment with particular omega-6 fatty acids in the form of evening primrose oil (EPO) on subjective symptoms, ocular surface signs and tear film characteristic in patients with contact lens associated dry eye. ...

slides over the barrel of the microscope and holds the cell flat against the ocular lens or the end of the lens barrel if the ocular lens is not used. All the light passing through the optical system of the microscope is intercepted by the cell. The camera speed is adjusted to fit the light intensity, or the light intensity is regulated by rheostat or diaphragm to conform with a desired film ve...

PURPOSE To investigate the applicability and efficacy of a new and simple method of quantification of the volume of tear meniscus, termed "strip meniscometry," in the diagnosis of the dry eye syndromes in a prospective controlled study. METHODS One hundred eyes of 50 patients with dry eye (19 males; 31 females) aged between 18 and 76 years (mean, 54.3 years), as well as 80 eyes of 40 normal s...

purpose: to design and manufacture iodine 125 radioactive plaques which can be used in patients with ocular melanoma, and to evaluate the efficacy of plaques in an animal model. methods: this prospective basic study was performed in collaboration with farabi hospital and tehran atomic energy agency. the iodide 125 plaques were designed and manufactured based on the collaborative ocular melanoma...

BACKGROUND Many patients with glaucoma have difficulty using antiglaucoma eye drops because of dry eye symptom. In this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, we evaluated the effect of Korean Red Ginseng on dry eye syndrome in patients with glaucoma treated with antiglaucoma eye drops. METHODS Forty-nine participants were allocated to the Korean Red Ginseng (3 g/day...

BACKGROUND Allgrove's 4A syndrome determines ocular surface changes. This is the first report providing an up-to-dated analysis of the ocular surface in an affected patient. CASE PRESENTATION An 18-years-old male Caucasian patient, with a complex progressive gait disorder and adrenal insufficiency, was referred for ophthalmic evaluation, as part of the clinical assessment. He underwent the fo...

A scleral contact lens lies on the sclera, not cornea, which differs from a rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens, and has shown successful clinical outcomes in patients unable to tolerate glasses or RGP lenses because of severely deformed cornea. In addition, forms tear film between cornea that stabilizes ocular surface could be useful therapeutic option. The mini-scleral is option for visual improve...