Novel Procedure Relieves Dry Eye Symptoms, Improves Meibomian Gland Function

Friday, December 13, 2013

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Debridement-scaling of the line of Marx and a keratinized lid margin significantly relieved symptoms and improved meibomian gland function in patients with evaporative dry eye, a study found.

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The first day after trabeculectomy, a patient with primary open angle glaucoma presents with a bleb that is almost flat, a very shallow anterior chamber, and vision decreased from 20/30 to 20/100. The IOP is 1 to 2 mmHg. What is the most likely cause?
1. Aqueous misdirection (malignant glaucoma)
2. Pupillary block
3. Early failure of the bleb with episcleral fibrosis
4. Ciliary body shut down
5. Bleb leak
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Novel Procedure Relieves Dry Eye Symptoms, Improves Meibomian Gland Function

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The first day after trabeculectomy, a patient with primary open angle glaucoma presents with a bleb that is almost flat, a very shallow anterior chamber, and vision decreased from 20/30 to 20/100. The IOP is 1 to 2 mmHg. What is the most likely cause?

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