Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 3
. Ed(S): Sullivan, David A.; Stern, Michael E.; Tsubota, Kazuo (Tokyo Dental College, Ichikawa General Hospital, Chiba, Japan); Dartt, Darlene A.; Su
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Paperback. Editor(s): Sullivan, David A.; Stern, Michael E.; Tsubota, Kazuo (Tokyo Dental College, Ichikawa General Hospital, Chiba, Japan); Dartt, Darlene A.; Sullivan, Rose M. (Schepens Eye Research Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA); Bromberg, B. Britt (University of New Orleans, USA). Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 1429 pages, 176 black & white illustrations, 26 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; MJQ; MZ; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1274.
During the past several decades, a significant international research effort has been directed towards understanding the composition and regulation of the preocular tear film. This effort has been motivated by the recognition that the tear film plays a critical role in maintaining corneal and conjunctival integrity, protecting against microbial challenge and preserving visual acuity. In addition, research has been stimulated by the knowledge that alteration or deficiency of the tear film, which occurs in numerous individuals throughout the world, may lead to desiccation of the ocular surface, ulceration and perforation of the cornea, an increased incidence of infectious disease, and ... Read more
During the past several decades, a significant international research effort has been directed towards understanding the composition and regulation of the preocular tear film. This effort has been motivated by the recognition that the tear film plays a critical role in maintaining corneal and conjunctival integrity, protecting against microbial challenge and preserving visual acuity. In addition, research has been stimulated by the knowledge that alteration or deficiency of the tear film, which occurs in numerous individuals throughout the world, may lead to desiccation of the ocular surface, ulceration and perforation of the cornea, an increased incidence of infectious disease, and ... Read more
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Paperback
Publication date
2012
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
1429
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New
Series
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Number of Pages
1399
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461352082
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V9781461352082
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