Search for dissertations about: "dry eyes"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words dry eyes.
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1. Characterization of secretory mechanisms in lacrimal and salivary glands
Abstract : Dry mouth and dry eyes are multifactorial morbidities that can lead to a severely reduced quality of life. Approximately 20% of the population suffers from ocular or oral dryness. READ MORE
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2. Exposure, health effects, immunological markers and biomarkers of susceptibility among Swedish rubber workers
Abstract : Workers in the rubber industry have an increased risk of several diseases, such as airway disease, cancer and probably cardiovascular disease. The exposure is very complex; carbon disulfide (CS2) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) being two of the contaminants. READ MORE
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3. Indoor environment and air quality in hospital units : Symptoms and signs
Abstract : Indoor environment may influence the occurrence of symptoms such as eye, skin and upper airway irritation, headache and fatigue. The aim of the dissertation was to study relations between subjective indoor air quality, such symptoms, clinical signs from the nose and the eyes and the physical indoor environment, in particular the effect of dampness, type of building, and air humidification. READ MORE
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4. Prevention of complications in pediatric cataract surgery
Abstract : This thesis was performed to find ways to lessen the complications to pediatric cataract surgery, which is an increasingly safe procedure, also in infants. However, there are some complications to the surgery, which threatens the visual development. The most common complication is aftercataract. READ MORE
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5. Aspects on the lacrimal drainage function
Abstract : The aim of this project was to increase the knowledge on the function of the lacrimal passages. For this purpose, a quantitative test for the lacrimal drainage function is established: the drop test. Two principal parameters are introduced: the lacrimal drainage capacity and the blink output. READ MORE