Name: Whatʼs Artificial in Artificial Tears?
Creator: Lisa M. Kralian
Keywords: Surface-Active Agents, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Wetting Agents, Tears, Keratoconjunctivitis, Humans, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, 3. Good health

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Apr 1986 English Publisher:Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)Journal:Optometry and Vision Science, volume 63, pages 304-308 (issn: 1040-5488,

Authors: Lisa M. Kralian;

doi: 10.1097/00006324-198604000-00015

pmid: 3706489

Whatʼs Artificial in Artificial Tears?

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Abstract

After reviewing tear film physiology, and tear film disorders, the author discusses the ingredients found in artificial tear solutions. Choosing the best artificial tear solution for each patient is often confusing because many solutions are available. Understanding the actions of these preparations will aid the practitioner in prescribing more effectively and efficiently for patients.

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Surface-Active Agents, Wetting Agents, Tears, Keratoconjunctivitis, Humans, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

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