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Pollution keratoconjunctivitis
Author(s) -
Norn M.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1992.tb04136.x
Subject(s) - keratoconjunctivitis , pollution , environmental pollution , medicine , vernal keratoconjunctivitis , optometry , ophthalmology , environmental health , immunology , environmental science , dermatology , biology , environmental protection , ecology
. In ‘sick building syndrome’ and other questionable environmental conditions, it is important to consider eye troubles. This review deals with several objective methods relevant for pollution keratoconjunctivitis. A hypothesis is put forward: A reduced lipid layer of the tear film causes reduced break‐up time, increased vital staining and increased number of cells in the con‐junctival fluid.