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OverviewDuring 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 potentionally pronounced visual disability and blindness. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David A. Sullivan , Michael E. Stern , Kazuo Tsubota , Darlene A. DarttPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002 Volume: 506 Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.274kg ISBN: 9781461352082ISBN 10: 1461352088 Pages: 1399 Publication Date: 12 December 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsImmunity and Inflammation I: Influence of Cytokines, Chemokines, Adhesion Molecules and Other Immunoactive Agents.- Immunity and Inflammation II: Role of Apoptosis, Antibodies and Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue.- Contact Lenses: Impact on the Tear Film and Ocular Surface.- Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Dry Eye Syndromes (e.g. Sjögren’s Syndrome).- Dry Eye Syndromes: Diagnosis, Clinical Trials and Pharmaceutical Treatment.- Gene, Stem Cell and Surgical Therapy of the Ocular Surface.- Closing Session.- Addendum.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |