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Because the cornea is optimized for refraction, it relies on supporting tissues for moistening and nutrition and in particular for immune protection. Its main support tissue is the conjunctiva, in addition to the lacrimal gland, the latter which provides soluble mediators via the tear film. The cornea and conjunctiva constitute a moist mucosal surface and there is increasing evidence that apart from innate defence mechanisms, also lymphoid cells contribute to the normal homeostasis of the corneal surface.

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Aims: To compare the respective performances of digital retinal imaging, fundus photography and slit-lamp biomicroscopy performed by trained optometrists, in screening for diabetic retinopathy. To assess the potential contribution of automated digital image analysis to a screening programme.

Methods: A group of 586 patients recruited from a diabetic clinic underwent three or four mydriatic screening methods for retinal examination.

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Effect of retinopathy of prematurity on resolution acuity development in 1- to 3-year-old children.

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus

October 2001

Department of Ophthalmology, Kobe University School of Medicine, and the Eye Clinic, Japan.

Purpose: To assess the pattern of visual development in children aged 1-3 years with stage 1-3 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

Methods: One hundred forty-four infants weighing <1500 g were divided into three groups according to ROP stage. Randomly chosen preterm infants were the controls.

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Purpose: To evaluate the anatomic characteristics and intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering mechanisms of deep sclerectomy with reticulated hyaluronic acid implant (DS with RHAI) using ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM).

Setting: Eye Clinic, Department of Neurological and Vision Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

Methods: Thirty patients with primary open-angle glaucoma not controlled by medical therapy had DS with RHAI in 1 eye.

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