摘要 |
<p>Tear film is shown to consist of extra cellular matrix. Disruptions in tear film stability are due to abnormal levels of adhesion proteins in the tear film. Eye disorders, especially dry eye syndrome and contact lens problems, are diagnosed using monoclonal antibodies to adhesion molecules. Eye disorders are treated in the invention by administration of adhesion molecules or monoclonal antibodies to adhesion molecules, directly into the eye.</p> |