| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4005606 | American Journal of Ophthalmology | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Dry eye syndrome is the most frequently observed ocular feature in HCV infection. Patients with HCV infection (age range, 21 to 60 years) compared with the controls had a significant lower tear production (P = .05). The presence of HCV RNA in 10% of tear samples emphasizes the potential risk of viral transmission through tears.
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Authors
Christina Jacobi, Hartmut Wenkel, Arnd Jacobi, Klaus Korn, Claus Cursiefen, Friedrich E. Kruse,