Research Article

In Vivo and Impression Cytology Study on the Effect of Compatible Solutes Eye Drops on the Ocular Surface Epithelial Cell Quality in Dry Eye Patients

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IVCM images of ocular surface in dry eye. (a) Squamous metaplasia of conjunctival epithelium. (b) Irregularity and desquamation of conjunctival epithelium. (c–f) Improving of quality and regularity of conjunctival epithelial cells more evident after 90 days of Optive treatment (c-d) with respect to Hylogel group (e-f).
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