Study of the gland that produces tears may help to explain the process of secretion Human beings shed continuous tears as well as those induced by emotions, chemicals and various irritants.

The ophthalmic nerve supplies sensory innervation to the structures of the eye, including the cornea, ciliary body, lacrimal gland, and conjunctiva. It also supplies nerves to the part of the ...

The lacrimal glands are above each eyeball, towards the outer part of the eyelid. The glands produce a fluid that cleans and protects the surface of the eyelid. Tears are part of this fluid. A growth ...

The “wedge sign” on imaging is a valuable index of life-threatening lacrimal gland pathology, such as lacrimal gland carcinoma or lymphoma, according to a study carried out at the Moorfields ...

Human lacrimal glands can be successfully imaged using optical coherence tomography (OCT), a new study shows. The images did not provide a way to distinguish healthy eyes from those with dry eye ...

10 Assessment of structural changes in the lacrimal glands in the course of the disease can pose a great challenge, potentially due to their small size and anatomy. Situated in the lacrimal fossa in ...

This abstract does not include a full text component. The abstract by Prashanth Ashok Kumar et al, entitled “Current trends in the management of lacrimal gland tumors: A National Cancer Database study ...