Purpose To describe the Oxford Scheme for grading ocular surface staining in dry eye and
to discuss optimization of stain detection using various dyes and filters. Also, to propose a …

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) may well be the lead-ing cause of dry eye disease
throughout the world. Although this condition affects the health and well-being of millions of …

The TFOS DEWS II Pathophysiology Subcommittee reviewed the mechanisms involved in
the initiation and perpetuation of dry eye disease. Its central mechanism is evaporative water …

Background Many causes of vision impairment can be prevented or treated. With an ageing
global population, the demands for eye health services are increasing. We estimated the …

Background To contribute to the WHO initiative, VISION 2020: The Right to Sight, an
assessment of global vision impairment in 2020 and temporal change is needed. We aimed to …

PURPOSE: To examine the morphological changes in the postvitrectomy lens and to
monitor the development of these changes over time. SETTING: Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford, …

The lipid layer is an essential component of the tear film, providing a smooth optical surface
for the cornea and retarding evaporation from the eye. The meibomian lipids which compose …

Diagnostic tests of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and of MGD-related disorders are
based on the demonstration of abnormal anatomy and physiology of the glands and the …

PURPOSE:: To evaluate the use of tear osmolarity in the diagnosis of dry eye disease.
DESIGN:: A prospective, observational case series to determine the clinical usefulness of tear …

In order to investigate the relationship between airways inflammation and disease severity,
and improve the understanding of persistent asthma, 74 asthmatics, with disease severity …