<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is an age related disorder, characterized by abnormal fibrous fiber production and accumulation in different visceral organs as well as in the eye and periocular tissues. Hystological examination recorded the presence of the pseudoexfoliation in the conjunctiva, and they can disturb the accessory lacrimal gland and goblet cell function. This can explain tear film instability in patients with pseudoexfoliations. In our study, we examined the tear film stability in patients with and without pseudoexfoliation, using Schirmer test and tear break up time test. Our results indicated that patients with pseudoexfoliation had lower values of Schirmer and tear break up time tests than patients without it. Pseudoexfoliation is the main reason for the instability of the tear film, because of its negative impact on the conjucntival goblet cells. In conclusion, ophthalmologists must have these data on their mind in the process of the pseudoexfoliation glaucoma treatment and controlling.</p></abstract>

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is an age related disorder, characterized by abnormal fibrous fiber production and accumulation in different visceral organs as well as in the eye and periocular tissues. Hystological examination recorded the presence of the pseudoexfoliation in the conjunctiva, and they can disturb the accessory lacrimal gland and goblet cell function. This can explain tear film instability in patients with pseudoexfoliations. In our study, we examined the tear film stability in patients with and without pseudoexfoliation, using Schirmer test and tear break up time test. Our results indicated that patients with pseudoexfoliation had lower values of Schirmer and tear break up time tests than patients without it. Pseudoexfoliation is the main reason for the instability of the tear film, because of its negative impact on the conjucntival goblet cells. In conclusion, ophthalmologists must have these data on their mind in the process of the pseudoexfoliation glaucoma treatment and controlling.

Tear Film Stability in Patients with Pseudexfoliation

Clinic of ophthalmology, Clinical Center Kragujevac

Experimental and Applied Biomedical Research (EABR)

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Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is an age related disorder, characterized by abnormal fibrous fiber production and accumulation in different visceral organs as well...

Tear Film Stability in Patients with Pseudexfoliation

Published Online: Oct 29, 2018

Page range: 243 - 246

Received: Jul 23, 2016

Accepted: Jan 19, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sjecr-2017-0002

Keywords
pseudoexfoliation, tear film, antigluacomatous drug

© 2018 Tatjana Sarenac Vulovic et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Tear Film Stability in Patients with Pseudexfoliation

Published Online: Oct 29, 2018

Page range: 243 - 246

Received: Jul 23, 2016

Accepted: Jan 19, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sjecr-2017-0002

Keywordspseudoexfoliation, tear film, antigluacomatous drug

© 2018 Tatjana Sarenac Vulovic et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
pseudoexfoliation, tear film, antigluacomatous drug