Ocular surface analysis in patients affected with rheumatic diseases

• Main Authors: N. Malavolta (Author), R. Mulè (Author), B. Bernabini (Author), M. Frigato (Author), P. Versura (Author), E.C. Campos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective. The international criteria for primary Sjögren's Syndrome (SS I) diagnosis (Vitali et al. 2002) include the Schirmer test I and vital dye staining as tests for ocular surface involvement, but diagnosis can be reached also when the item for ocular signs is not satisfied. The purpose...