- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Corneal Surgery and Treatments
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Mast cells and histamine
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Immune Response and Inflammation
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Ocular Oncology and Treatments
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
2016-2025
Ophthalmology Associates (United States)
2021
Juntendo University
2009-2013
Takeda Science Foundation
2013
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
2013
Aichi Medical University
2013
Royal Adelaide Hospital
2013
Kyoto Prefectural University
2002-2012
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
2009
Nihon University
2009
A validated questionnaire that assesses symptoms and the effect of dry eye disease (DED) on patient's daily life is needed to evaluate condition.To develop validate Dry Eye-Related Quality-of-Life Score (DEQS) in Japan.Development evaluation DEQS were conducted 4 phases: (1) item generation, (2) pilot study assess content face validity, (3) preliminary psychometric validation examine factor structure reduce number items, (4) final with 224 participants (203 DED 21 serving as controls)....
Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, University Auckland, School Optometry and Vision Science, South Wales, Sydney, Australia Schepens Research Institute Massachusetts Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Optometric Technology Group & Consultancy, London, United Kingdom Centre for Contact Lens Research, Sciences, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Miami, Miller Medicine Bascom Palmer Institute, Florida Kyoto Prefectural Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
Purpose. The purpose of this study is to assess the features dry eye disease in a Japanese elderly population. Methods. One hundred thirteen left eyes 113 pensioners (50 males, 63 females; mean age, 67.5 ± 5.7 years) aged over 60 years were recruited study. subjects underwent careful slit-lamp examinations conjunctiva, ocular surface, and lids. Tear film breakup time (BUT) examinations, Schirmer test-I, fluorescein staining surface transillumination eyelids also performed. Dry symptomatology...
Dry eye has shown a marked increase due to visual display terminal (VDT) use. It remains unclear whether reduced blinking while focusing can have direct deleterious impact on the lacrimal gland function. To address this issue that potentially affects life quality, we conducted large-scale epidemiological study of VDT users and an animal study.Cross sectional survey carried out in Japan. A total 1025 office workers who use were enrolled. The association between work duration changes tear film...