Corneal Epithelial Dendritic Cells: An Objective Indicator for Ocular Surface Inflammation in Patients with Obstructive Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2155843
Abstract: PURPOSE To examine whether corneal epithelial dendritic cells (CEDC) could serve as an indicator to distinguish obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) with or without ocular surface inflammation (OSI). METHODS We performed a case-control study on… read more here.
Keywords: inflammation; mgd; epithelial dendritic; corneal epithelial ... See more keywords
Corneal epithelial dendritic cells, tear neuropeptides and corneal nerves continue to be affected more than 12 months after LASIK
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DOI: 10.1111/aos.15270
Abstract: LASIK causes corneal nerve damage and may affect the neuro‐immune crosstalk. This study examined the effects of LASIK on corneal epithelial dendritic cells (CEDC) density and morphology and explored their relationships with corneal nerves and… read more here.
Keywords: lasik corneal; corneal nerves; epithelial dendritic; corneal epithelial ... See more keywords
Corneal epithelial dendritic cells associated with ocular pain in dry eye disease.
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DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2025.12.06
Abstract: AIM To investigate the association between active corneal epithelial dendritic cells (CEDCs) and ocular pain in patients with dry eye disease (DED). METHODS This cross-sectional study enrolled 67 DED patients, who were divided into two… read more here.
Keywords: dendritic cells; pain; corneal epithelial; cedcs ... See more keywords