Better methods of clinically assessing mucus functions are required
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Better methods of clinically assessing mucus functions are required
Mucus is an integral part of the tear film with functions including the anchoring of the aqueous components and stabilising their contact with the cornea by rendering structural support to the microplicae, having potential involvement in apoptotic and cell mediating activity as well as combatting pathogens and foreign bodies.1 Ocular mucus helps maintain the wettability of the ocular surface an...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Optometry
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1888-4296
DOI: 10.1016/j.optom.2017.03.001