Browsing Fakultet for helse- og sosialvitenskap by Author "Lagali, Neil Satish"
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Hot towels: The bedrock of Meibomian gland dysfunction treatment – A review
Magnø, Morten Schjerven; Olafsson, Jonatan; Beining, Marie Wangen; Moschowits, Emily; Lagali, Neil Satish; Wolffsohn, James S.; Craig, Jennifer P.; Vehof, Jelle; Dartt, Darlene Ann; Utheim, Tor Paaske (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) reduces quality-of-life and hinders work productivity of millions of patients, with high direct and indirect societal costs. Thickened meibum obstructs the glands and disrupts ... -
Methods for evaluation of corneal nerve fibres in diabetes mellitus by in vivo confocal microscopy: a scoping review protocol
Sandvik, Siv Aaseth; Sundling, Vibeke; Lagali, Neil Satish (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: Globally, 422 million people have diabetes. Late complications of diabetes are blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation. The prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and ... -
TheraPearl Eye Mask and Blephasteam for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction: a randomized, comparative clinical trial
Olafsson, Jonatan; Lai, Xiaoran; Landsend, Erlend Christoffer Sommer; Olafsson, Snorri; Parissi, Eric; Utheim, Øygunn Aass; Ræder, Sten; Badian, Reza; Lagali, Neil Satish; Dartt, Darlene A.; Utheim, Tor Paaske (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the most common cause of dry eye disease (DED). In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of eyelid warming treatment using either TheraPearl Eye Mask (Bausch & Lomb Inc., New York, ... -
Topical glaucoma medications – Clinical implications for the ocular surface
Fineide, Fredrik; Lagali, Neil Satish; Adil, Muhammed Yasin; Arita, Reiko; Kolko, Miriam; Vehof, Jelle; Utheim, Tor Paaske (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The use of topical eye drops to reduce intraocular pressure remains the mainstay treatment. These eye drops frequently contain preservatives designed to ensure sterility ... -
Utility of Tear Osmolarity Measurement in Diagnosis of Dry Eye Disease
Tashbayev, Behzod; Utheim, Tor Paaske; Utheim, Øygunn Aass; Ræder, Sten; Jensen, Janicke Cecilie Liaaen; Yazdani, Mazyar; Lagali, Neil Satish; Vitelli, Valeria; Dartt, Darlene Ann; Chen, Xiangjun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The prevalence of dry eye disease is high worldwide and poses a great burden on patients’ daily lives. Accurate diagnosis of the disease is important, and it requires application of various methods. Hyperosmolarity is ...