Creator: Dr. Kaushik Bharati
Keywords: Dry Eye Syndrome, Dry Eye Syndrome glossary, glossary for Dry Eye Syndrome, Dry Eye Disease, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Written by Dr. Kaushik Bharati, MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London)
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Oct 13, 2018

Glossary

LASIK Eye Surgery: LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a type of laser surgery of the eye.

Meibomian Glands: An exocrine gland that secretes meibum, an oily substance that prevents evaporation of the eye’s tear film.

Osmolarity: The concentration of a solution expressed as the total number of solute particles per liter.

Rosacea: A chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes redness and often small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face.

Published on Oct 09, 2018
Last Updated on Oct 13, 2018

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