Tears as Biomarkers for Parkinson’s Disease Detection

There are various reasons why we shed tears, such as an emotional response to a sad or joyous situation or the eye’s natural response when dirt or another contaminant enters the eye. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, humans produce more than one type of tear, known as Basal and Reflex tears, that are made by the Lacrimal glands…

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Tears as Biomarkers for Parkinson's Disease Detection - The Movement Disorder Journal and News

There are various reasons why we shed tears, such as an emotional response to a sad or joyous situation or the eye’s natural response when dirt or another contaminant enters the eye. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, humans produce more than one type of tear, known as Basal…

The Movement Disorder Journal and News