Ocular Surface Disorders in Intensive Care Unit Patients

Patients in intensive care units (ICU) are at increased risk of corneal abrasions and infectious keratitis due to poor eyelid closure, decreased blink reflex, and increased exposure to pathogenic microorganisms. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the ocular surface problems in patie...

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Main Authors: Tuba Berra Saritas, Banu Bozkurt, Baris Simsek, Zeynep Cakmak, Mehmet Ozdemir, Alper Yosunkaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/182038
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