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Xerophthalmia

Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions. It may be associated with vitamin A deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close completely.
Also Known As:
Xerophthalmias
Networked: 300 relevant articles (21 outcomes, 27 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Xerostomia
2. Vitamin A Deficiency
3. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
4. Sjogren's Syndrome (Sjogren Syndrome)
5. Dry Eye Syndromes (Dry Eye Syndrome)

Experts

1. Cavazzana, I: 3 articles (06/2014 - 07/2001)
2. Franceschini, F: 3 articles (06/2014 - 07/2001)
3. Quinzanini, M: 3 articles (06/2014 - 07/2001)
4. Yang, Wei: 3 articles (09/2010 - 08/2006)
5. Mao, Chi: 3 articles (03/2006 - 02/2002)
6. Wang, Chao: 2 articles (04/2022 - 10/2017)
7. Zhang, Ting: 2 articles (05/2020 - 01/2018)
8. Huang, Xinshi: 2 articles (02/2019 - 01/2018)
9. Wang, Xiaobing: 2 articles (02/2019 - 01/2018)
10. Zhu, Xiaochun: 2 articles (02/2019 - 01/2018)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Xerophthalmia:
1. Vitamin A (Retinol)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Tretinoin (Retinoic Acid)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Ophthalmic Solutions (Eye Drops)IBA
4. Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)IBA
5. cevimeline (Evoxac)FDA Link
6. Pilocarpine (Ocusert)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA
8. Artificial SalivaIBA
9. SS-B antibodiesIBA
10. Ointments (Pastes)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
2. Percutaneous Collagen Induction
3. Acupuncture Points (Acupuncture Point)
4. Oral Administration
5. Slit Lamp