A thorough history can lead to information regarding medications that can contribute to punctal stenosis. Conjunctivochalasis is an under-recognized cause of upper lacrimal system epiphora.

Nasolacrimal duct stenosis due to inflammatory edema further impedes outflow and, thereby, exacerbates flow symptoms. The imbalance of tear production and clearance is often compounded by minor ...

You will be able to get a quick price and instant permission to reuse the content in many different ways. The lacrimal system consists of the lacrimal glands, the tear film in contact with the ...

This time, doctors performed thorough scans, and transferred her to the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS). She was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. This is a degenerative heart condition in ...

Figure. Clinical management of aortic stenosis and systemic hypertension. Proposed management of patients with aortic stenosis and systemic hypertension before and after valve replacement. AS ...

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The ophthalmic nerve supplies sensory innervation to the structures of the eye, including the cornea, ciliary body, lacrimal gland, and conjunctiva. It also supplies nerves to the part of the mucous ...

The following are key points to remember from a review on aortic stenosis (AS), heart failure (HF), and aortic valve replacement (AVR): AS is responsible for the development of HF that is mediated ...

Stroke affects nearly 800,000 Americans each year. It is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. A basilar artery stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. This can ...