Allergic and immunologic disorders of the eye. Part I: Immunology of the eye

JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY

卷:106

Review

Bielory, L

关键词: ocular immunology;    anterior chamber-associated immune deviation;    ocular allergy;    conjunctiva;    seasonal allergic conjunctivitis;    perennial allergic conjunctivitis;    atopic keratoconjunctivitis;    giant papillary conjunctivitis;    vernal keratoconjunctivitis;   

DOI  :  10.1067/mai.2000.111029

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Immuno-ophthalmology evolved during the 20th century as a subspecialty linking ophthalmologists and immunologists. This emerging subspecialty has focused on the use of immunology to better understand and treat ocular disorders. To help the allergist/clinical immunologist better appreciate the growing field of immuno-ophthalmology, this 2-part review series (Part II: Ocular Allergy will appear in the December issue of the Journal) will provide an overview of the impact that immunology has had on our understanding and treatment of allergic and immunologic eye diseases. The current review will focus on mechanisms by which mast cells, T cells, eosinophils, cytokines, and other inflammatory constituents contribute to the unique features of eye disease and their link to allergic responses that occur in other organs of the body.

【 授权许可】

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