Abstract
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or dry eye syndrome occurs with increasing age,1 and recent studies have shown that ageing can have marked consequences on lacrimal gland function. Ageing has been associated with a decrease in the ability of the lacrimal gland to secrete protein, peroxidase2 and hence the tear film. In order to understand the morphological changes associated with ageing, a detailed light and electron microscopical examination was performed on the lacrimal glands of different age groups of rats. This study was performed with the aim of understanding the role of ageing on the pathological alterations of the lacrimal gland, which appear to culminate in decreased aqueous tear secretion, a factor in the aetiology of KCS.KeywordsPeritoneal Exudate CellImmune PrivilegeCD95L ExpressionImmune DeviationCorneal AllograftThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
