Characteristics and Utility of Fluorescein Breakup Patterns among Dry Eyes in Clinic-Based Settings

Characteristics and Utility of Fluorescein Breakup Patterns among Dry Eyes in Clinic-Based Settings

(1) Background: To evaluate the characteristics of fluorescein breakup patterns (FBUPs) among patients with dry eye disease (DED) and efficacy of FBUPs as a diagnostic test for DED subgroups. (2) Methods: The study enrolled 449 patients with DED. FBUPs were categorized as follows: area break (AB), l...

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Main Authors: Chika Shigeyasu, Masakazu Yamada, Norihiko Yokoi, Motoko Kawashima, Kazuhisa Suwaki, Miki Uchino, Yoshimune Hiratsuka, Kazuo Tsubota, on behalf of the DECS-J Study Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
clinical study
dry eye
fluorescein breakup pattern
tear film breakup time
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/10/9/711

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