International Journal of Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019

  • Involvement of ER Stress in Human Primary Pterygium

    Sheng Zhou, Jing Yang

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 30-36
    Received: Jun. 13, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 02, 2019
    Published: Jul. 11, 2019
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    Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the ER stress activation in human primary pterygium. Methods and materials: Human primary pterygium or normal Tenon's capsule tissues were obtained from patients with primary pterygium following surgical excision or from normal human fresh cadaver eyes. The tissues were processed within 2 hours. The... Show More
  • Assessment of the Tear Evaporation Rate in Chronic Smokers Using Delfin VapoMeter

    Saud Ahmed Alanazi, Ali Abusharha, Raied Fagehi, Ali Mazyed Alsaqr, Gamal Abdel-Rahman El-Hiti, Raed Ali Alahmari, Faisal Abdullah Alenazi, Khalid Mansour Alnassar, Ali Mohammed Masmali

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 37-41
    Received: Jun. 08, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 04, 2019
    Published: Jul. 16, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Smoking cigarettes is associated with many chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart diseases, and cataract. In addition, smokers are more likely to develop dry eye symptoms compared with nonsmokers. Purpose: To assess the tear evaporation rate in chronic smokers using a VapoMeter. Materials and Method: This observational, case-control an... Show More