Osteoporosis and dry eye syndrome: A previously unappreciated association that may alert active prevention of fall.

OBJECTIVE:Osteoporosis is a multifactorial disease associated with inflammation and hormone imbalance. It is noteworthy that dry eye syndrome shares a similar pathophysiology with osteoporosis. Both diseases are more prevalent among the elderly and females. Dry eye syndrome can result in impaired vi...

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Main Authors: Yu-Ting Jeng, Shu-Yi Lin, Hsiao-Yun Hu, Oscar K Lee, Li-Lin Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6218084?pdf=render