In Vivo Human Lacrimal Gland Imaging Using an Ultrasound Biomicroscopy.

Purpose: In the present study, we introduce human lacrimal gland imaging using an ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) with a soft cover and show their findings.

Methods: The representative UBM findings of palpebral lobes in seven subjects (four with non-Sjögren dry eye syndrome, one with Sjögren syndrome, and two healthy subjects) were described in this study. To prolapse the palpebral lobe, the examiner pulled the temporal part of the upper eyelid in the superotemporal direction and directed the subject to look in the inferonasal direction.

Association of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction with Oral Statin Use.

This retrospective cross-sectional study aimed to determine the association of oral statin use, dry eye disease (DED), and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). A total of 93 subjects were included and divided into two groups: statin users ( = 45) and nonstatin users ( = 47). Significant differences were observed in the total cholesterol ( = 0.

Association of Serum Lipid Level with Meibum Biosynthesis and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Review.

The primary role of meibomian glands (MGs) is to actively synthesize and secret lipids and proteins spread onto the tear film, and the glandular lipids promote tear stability, prevent evaporation, and reduce friction. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the leading cause of dry eye disease and one of the most common ophthalmic problems worldwide. MGs are densely innervated and regulated by hormones and growth factors.

Relationships between keratometry and collagen fibrillar structure of cornea by circular polarization biomicroscopy.

Purpose: To evaluate the relationships between keratometry and collagen fibrillar structure of cornea by circular polarization biomicroscopy.

Methods: Thirty-four subjects (63 eyes) were included in this study. Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured, and keratometry was done with an automated keratometer.

A new noncontact tonometer using corneal photoelasticity: porcine eye study.

Purpose: To propose a new noncontact tonometer based on corneal photoelasticity.

Method: In this study, we experimented with 18 enucleated porcine eyes. The anterior chamber was infused with a physiological solution.

Endothelial damage of a donor cornea depending on the donor insertion method during Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in porcine eyes.

Purpose: To compare endothelial damage of the donor cornea in relation to the method of inserting the donor cornea into the recipient anterior chamber during Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK).

Methods: Fifteen enucleated pig eyes were used. The donor corneoscleral buttons were mounted in an artificial anterior chamber.