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Lacrimal apparatus

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Tears play a vital role in protecting vision by: moistening and lubricating the sclera, maintaining optical uniformity, providing nutrition for the cornea, and washing away foreign particles. The presence of antibacterial substances, including lysozyme and antibodies in tears protects the eyes from infection.

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  1. N. D. Greyson
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  1. Division of Radiological Sciences, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK

    M. N. Maisey BSc MD FRCR FRCP

  2. Department of Nuclear Medicine, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, UK

    K. E. Britton MD MSc FRCR FRCP

  3. Nuclear Medicine Department, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

    B. D. Collier BA MA MD

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Greyson, N.D. (1998). Lacrimal apparatus. In: Maisey, M.N., Britton, K.E., Collier, B.D. (eds) Clinical Nuclear Medicine. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3356-0_44

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