Eric Papas

1 month ago | tandfonline.com | Azadeh Tavakoli |Judith L Flanagan |Eric Papas |Maria Markoulli

ABSTRACTClinical relevance The management of dry eye disease remains a challenge due to its multifactorial nature and the involvement of chronic inflammation. Exploring the connection between gut health and eye inflammation is essential for developing more effective, holistic treatment strategies. Background Dry eye disease is considered to have an inflammatory component.

May 16, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Eric Papas |Jerome Ozkan |Maria Markoulli |Rabia Mobeen

ABSTRACTClinical relevance The behaviour of human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) in tears reflects its role in maintaining the ocular surface homoeostasis, as it is increased after the initial fitting of contact lenses and post-overnight lid closure. Background hTERT has been shown to respond to cellular stress in neurodegenerative diseases and to enhance axonal regeneration after peripheral axotomy in an animal model.