Are there Clinical Ways to Assess Inflammation in Dry Eye Disease?. (18th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rolando, Maurizio; Barabino, Stefano
• Is Part Of: Ocular immunology and inflammation. Volume 29:Number 6(2021)
• Page Start: 1183
• Page End: 1189
• Publication Date: 2021-08-18
• Subjects: Dry eye -- diagnosis -- inflammation -- nerve receptors -- pain -- hyperemia -- tear mucus -- vital staining -- lissamine green; Eye -- Diseases -- Immunological aspects -- Periodicals; Eye -- Inflammation -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2021.1916540
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0927-3948

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In the diagnostic process of dry eye disease, the detection of inflammatory activity is critical in order to evaluate the risk of progression and immunologic shift of the disease, to predict patient response to treatment, and to design an efficient therapeutic strategy, including artificial tear replacement, punctal occlusion or anti-inflammatory therapy. Even if it is difficult to quantify, some indicators of the presence of inflammation are collectible during the examination of the ocular surface in a first-line clinical setting. This review presents and critically discusses the assessment of inflammation in dry eye disease in clinical practice.