Dry eye syndrome following proton therapy of ocular melanomas

ConclusionsDES and sDES were more frequent in TS melanomas incriminating the lacrimal gland but temporal melanomas experienced more DES. In addition to correlation sDES and lens, cornea and lid irradiation, this suggests involvement of such structures as the limbus cells, conjunctival glands and long ciliary nerves. Rates of sDES compared favorably with the literature and DES was manageable. Tumor location should not contraindicate PT.

Source: Acta Ophthalmologica - September 13, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: C. Maschi, L. Sara, M.L. Peyrichon, S. Baillif, J. Herault, J. Thariat, J.P. Caujolle Tags: Abstracts from the 2016 European Association for Vision and Eye Research Conference Source Type: research