At University of Utah Health, surgery for excessive tearing due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction involves a team approach with surgeons who have fellowship training in orbital and sinus specialties.
Early and aggressive treatment of dry eye disease can prevent progression and preserve ocular health, especially in glaucoma ...
Researchers have developed a method for the generation of 3D lacrimal gland-like organoids, which model the characteristics of the tear duct, from human induced pluripotent stem cells. When ...
Researchers have discovered a new type of salivary gland cell that could unlock a whole new approach to treating damaged or diseased salivary and tear glands. A team at the Scripps Research Institute ...