A scanning electron micrographic comparison of the effects of two preservative-free artificial tear solutions on the corneal epithelium as compared to a phosphate buffered saline and a 0.02% benzalkonium chloride control.
Schaefer
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Department of Immunology, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, MA.
George
M A
MA
Abelson
M B
MB
Garofalo
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C
D000818:Animals; D001548:Benzalkonium Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology; D002021:Buffers; D003315:Cornea / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D004848:Epithelium / Q000187:drug effects / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010710:Phosphates; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; D011817:Rabbits; D011897:Random Allocation; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000494:pharmacology*
D001548:Benzalkonium Compounds; D002021:Buffers; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D010710:Phosphates; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; D012965:Sodium Chloride