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Effectiveness of Bion Tears, Cellufresh, Aquasite, and Refresh Plus for Moderate to Severe Dry Eye

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Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 2

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 438))

Abstract

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a dry eye syndrome characterized by insufficient aqueous tears to maintain health of the conjunctival and corneal epithelium.1 KCS can affect individuals of both sexes, most commonly postmenopausal women, and may be associated with considerable ocular morbidity.2 In the absence of any definitive cure for dry eye disorders, artificial tears remains the only therapeutic choice.

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  1. Eye Physician Associates of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

    Peter C. Donshik

  2. St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

    J. Daniel Nelson

  3. Ophthalmic Research Associates, N. Andover, Massachusetts, USA

    Mark Abelson

  4. Southwest Medical School, Dallas, Texas, USA

    James P. McCulley

  5. Low Vision Centers of Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, USA

    Cliff Beasley

  6. Eye Research Associates, Austin, Texas, USA

    Robert A. Laibovitz

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  1. The Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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  2. Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

    Michele A. Meneray

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Donshik, P.C., Nelson, J.D., Abelson, M., McCulley, J.P., Beasley, C., Laibovitz, R.A. (1998). Effectiveness of Bion Tears, Cellufresh, Aquasite, and Refresh Plus for Moderate to Severe Dry Eye. In: Sullivan, D.A., Dartt, D.A., Meneray, M.A. (eds) Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 2. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 438. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5359-5_106

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