Functional anatomy of the human efferent tear ducts : a new theory of tear outflow mechanism

The mechanism of lacrimal drainage under physiological conditions is controversial. The aim of this study was to analyze the three-dimensional architecture of human efferent tear ducts from functional and clinical points of view. A new theory of tear outflow is discussed. Thirty-two prepared lacrima...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology 1998-09, Vol.236 (9), p.674-678
Hauptverfasser:	THALE, A, PAULSEN, F, ROCHELS, R, TILLMANN, B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Blinking - physiology Chondroitin Sulfates - analysis Collagen - analysis Eye and associated structures. Visual pathways and centers. Vision Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Immunohistochemistry Lacrimal Apparatus - anatomy & histology Lacrimal Apparatus - chemistry Lacrimal Apparatus - physiology Male Microscopy, Electron, Scanning Middle Aged Nasolacrimal Duct - anatomy & histology Nasolacrimal Duct - chemistry Nasolacrimal Duct - physiology Oculomotor Muscles - physiology Ophthalmology Tears - physiology Vertebrates: nervous system and sense organs
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