Table 1.
Comparison of the clinical reports introduced in this review
| Author | Year | Study design | Number of patients | Target disease |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinoshita et al58 | 2012 | Randomized study | 308 | Dry eye patients |
| Kinoshita et al59 | 2013 | Randomized study | 188 | Dry eye patients |
| Koh et al60 | 2013 | Case series | 16 | Dry eye patients |
| Takahashi et al62 | 2014 | Case series | 20 | Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis |
| Itakura et al63 | 2013 | Case series | 7 | Mild lagophthalmos |
| Itakura et al64 | 2013 | Case series | 2 | Lid wiper epitheliopathy |
| Kashima et al65 | 2012 | Case report | 1 | Persistent corneal erosion |