Meibomian gland alterations in allergic conjunctivitis: insights from a novel quantitative analysis algorithm.

Journal: Frontiers in cell and developmental biology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To investigate the changes in meibomian gland (MG) structure in allergic conjunctivitis (AC) patients using an intelligent quantitative analysis algorithm and to explore the relationship between these changes and clinical parameters.

Authors

  • Jingting Wei
    Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
  • Kunhong Xiao
    Department of Optometry, School of Medical Technology and Engineering, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
  • Qingyuan Cai
    Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
  • Shenghua Lin
    Department of Optometry, School of Medical Technology and Engineering, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
  • Xiangjie Lin
    Department of Optometry, School of Medical Technology and Engineering, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
  • Yujie Wang
    Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
  • Jiawen Lin
    School of Computer Science and Big Data, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China.
  • Kunfeng Lai
    School of Computer Science and Big Data, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China.
  • Yunxi Ye
    School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
  • Yuhan Liu
    School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
  • Li Li
    Department of Gastric Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.

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