Long-term outcome of minor salivary gland transplantation for pediatric congenital alacrimia.

A 3-year-old boy presented with repeated episodes of corneal erosions and ulceration and absence of tear secretion since birth. Examination under anesthesia revealed a dry ocular surface, with corneal scarring and vascularization. Computed tomography of the orbit showed complete absence of lacrimal glands bilaterally.

Understanding and Optimizing Ocular Biometry for Cataract Surgery in Dry Eye Disease: A Review.

Purpose: To understand the impact of dry eye disease (DED) on the components of ocular biometry and ways to optimize the visual outcomes of cataract surgery in eyes with DED.

Methodology: A thorough literature review of the components pertaining to this review was undertaken using the databases, PubMed (from the year 2000), MEDLINE, CENTRAL (including Cochrane Eyes and Vision Trials Register; Cochrane Library: Issue 12 of 12 December 2019), metaRegister of Controlled Trials (mRCT) (www.controlled-trials.