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 inflammation in dry eye. (a) Numerous activated keratocytes in corneal anterior stroma. (b) High number of dendritic cells in corneal subepithelium. (c–f) Reduction of inflammation signs in corneal stroma and subepithelial layer, more evident after 90 days of Optive treatment (c-d) with respect to Hylogel group (e-f).
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